xuechengfeng Posted August 25, 2004 at 04:38 AM Report Share Posted August 25, 2004 at 04:38 AM Is this a word that can only be used with cause-and-effect? "If X happens, then Y." or could you say something like.. "I'll go if I'm able to." If you cannot use it, then what would you say, is there another word ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azumanga Posted August 25, 2004 at 07:37 AM Report Share Posted August 25, 2004 at 07:37 AM I would say so, like 你如果要来,请事先告诉我. (ni3 ru2 guo3 yao4 lai2, qing3 shi4 xian1 gao4 su4 wo3) If you come, please tell me in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claw Posted August 25, 2004 at 06:11 PM Report Share Posted August 25, 2004 at 06:11 PM "I'll go if I'm able to." Just switch the if statement to the beginning of the sentence: If I'm able to go, then I'll go = 如果我能夠去我就去, or more concisely: 我能去就去 (the 如果 is implied by having the 就). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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