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不然 (bù rán): otherwise; (or else)

Meaning & Stroke Order

HSK 5conjunction, (adjective)

Word info

Pinyin
Meaning: otherwise; (or else)
Characters: 2
Part of speech: conjunction, (adjective)
HSK level: HSK 5

Full definitions

not so
no
or else
otherwise
if not
How about ...?

Chinese explanation

不是这样，表示否定前面的说法
否则，表示如果不这样做就会有某种结果，常用于提出另一种选择或后果
用在句首或句中，引出与前面相反的情况或警告。

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Character breakdown

HSK 1

no

HSK 5

thus; so; however

Example sentences

We need to leave early, otherwise we'll miss the train.

You should wear more clothes, or you'll catch a cold.

Please put the book back in its place, otherwise others won't find it.

We must review carefully, otherwise we'll fail the exam.

You should go to bed early, or you'll be listless tomorrow.

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