Conditional sentences in Mandarin often start with the word 如果 (rúguǒ), which means "if."

These sentences have two main parts:

1. The "if" part, which is the condition.
2. The result part, which shows what will happen if the condition is true.

Knowing how to use this structure is important for talking about things that might happen.

Structure:

1. If Clause: 如果 + condition
2. Result Clause: result

Example:

• 如果你有时间 (rúguǒ nǐ yǒu shíjiān) - "If you have time"
• 你就来我家 (nǐ jiù lái wǒ jiā) - "then come to my house."

Usage:

• To talk about possible situations:

  • 如果明天下雨, 我就不去 (rúguǒ míngtiān xià yǔ, wǒ jiù bù qù) - "If it rains tomorrow, I won’t go."

• To discuss things that could happen:

  • 如果你努力, 你会成功 (rúguǒ nǐ nǔlì, nǐ huì chénggōng) - "If you work hard, you will succeed."

Key Grammar Points:

• 把 (bǎ) construction: This shows how the object is changed by the condition.

• 了 (le): This word shows things that have already happened.

• 疑问句 (yíwènjù): You can create questions to ask about conditions.

• 比较 (bǐ): This word helps compare conditions and results.

• 来 (lái) and 去 (qù): These words show direction based on the outcome of the condition.

When you learn these parts, you will be able to create more detailed sentences and express conditions better!