only if; as long as; only want
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Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesconjunction
only if; as long as; provided that
Used to introduce a sufficient condition. The consequence clause is often introduced by 就 or 便.
Zhǐ只
yào要
kěn肯
gàn干
，
jiù就
huì会
gàn干
chū出
chéng成
jì绩
lái来
。
As long as you're willing to work hard, you will achieve results.
Zhǐ只
yào要
gōng功
fu夫
shēn深
，
tiě铁
chǔ杵
mó磨
chéng成
zhēn针
。
As long as you work hard enough, you can grind an iron rod into a needle. (Perseverance prevails.)
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Zhǐ只
yào要
nǐ你
lái来
，
wǒ我
men们
jiù就
děng等
nǐ你
。
Provided that you come, we'll wait for you.
Zhǐ只
yào要
tiān天
qì气
hǎo好
，
wǒ我
men们
biàn便
qù去
pá爬
shān山
。
As long as the weather is good, we'll go hiking.
verb
to only want; to only desire
Often expresses a simple wish or minimal requirement.
Wǒ我
bù不
qiú求
bié别
de的
，
zhǐ只
yào要
nǐ你
hǎo好
hǎo好
de的
。
I ask for nothing else, I just want you to be well.
Tā他
zhè这
ge个
rén人
méi没
shén什
me么
yě野
xīn心
，
zhǐ只
yào要
píng平
ān安
kuài快
lè乐
jiù就
xíng行
。
He's not an ambitious person; he only wants peace and happiness.