ChineseGrammarWiki/Programmes/B2.old/Grammar-wiki-B2-102.txt

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The "要⋯⋯就" grammar structure can be used to express the same meaning as [["If…, then…" with "ruguo…, jiu…"|"如果...就"]] However,"要⋯⋯就" is more intense and resolute, similar to imperative sentences (command sentences). Therefore, "要⋯⋯就" sentences typically do not have a subject, but they can have a topic. This grammar form is similar to the English "If you want to (verb) just (verb)..."


== Structure ==

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要 + Verb + 就 + Verb 
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== Examples ==

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*<em>要</em> 学 <em>就</em> 好好 学 ，别 偷懒 。<span class="trans">If you want to study, study well. Don't be lazy.</span>
*<em>要</em> 买 <em>就</em> 快 买 ，我们 快 关门 了 。<span class="trans">If you're going to buy it, buy it now. We are about to close the shop.</span>
*<em>要</em> 说 <em>就</em> 快 说 ，别 吞吞吐吐 。<span class="trans">If your going to, say it now. Don't mumble.</span>
*<em>要</em> 去 <em>就</em> 快 去 ，不用 等 我们 。<span class="trans">If you want to go, go now. You don't need to wait for us.</span>
*<em>要</em> 吃 <em>就</em> 自己 拿 ，不要 客气 。<span class="trans">If you want to eat, go ahead and eat. You don't need to be so polite.</span>

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==See also==

*[["If…, then…" with "ruguo…, jiu…"]]

== Sources and further reading ==

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[[Category:B2 grammar points]]
{{Basic Grammar|要|B2|要 Verb 就 Verb |<em>要</em> 学 <em>就</em> 学 好，不 要 马马虎虎。|grammar point|ASGXGADL}}
{{Rel char|要}}
{{Rel char|就}}
{{Rel char|如果}}
{{Rel char|一旦}}
{{Similar|"If…, then…" with "ruguo…, jiu…"}}   
{{Used for|Indicating conditions}}
{{Used for|Expressing attitude}} 
{{Used for|Giving commands}}
{{Structure|Sentence Patterns}}
{{Translation|if}}
{{Translation|then}}
{{Translation|just}}