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只要 (zhǐ yào): as long as

Meaning & Stroke Order

HSK 3conjunction

Word info

Pinyin
Meaning: as long as
Characters: 2
Part of speech: conjunction
HSK level: HSK 3

Full definitions

so long as
provided
if
as long as
provided that
if only

Chinese explanation

表示充足条件，即只需要满足某个条件，就能产生某种结果。常与“就”搭配使用，构成“只要……就……”的句式，强调条件不难满足或唯一必要。

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Character breakdown

HSK 3

grain that has begun to ripen

HSK 1

to want

Example sentences

As long as it doesn't rain tomorrow, we'll go to the park.

As long as you work hard, you can succeed.

As long as you have time, you can come anytime.

As long as you persist, you will definitely gain something.

As long as you say the word, I will help you.

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