zhǐ
yào
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HSK 3

Dictionary

so long as; provided; if

Examples

只要努力,就一定能成功。

Zhǐyào nǔlì, jiù yīdìng néng chénggōng.

As long as you work hard, you will definitely succeed.

只要不下雨,我们就去公园。

Zhǐyào bù xià yǔ, wǒmen jiù qù gōngyuán.

Provided it doesn't rain, we'll go to the park.

只要你有时间,可以随时来找我。

Zhǐyào nǐ yǒu shíjiān, kěyǐ suíshí lái zhǎo wǒ.

If you have time, you can come to me anytime.

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Grammar

Word Formation

只 means 'only' and 要 means 'want/need'.

Usage Tips

只要...就... means 'as long as...then...': 只要努力,就能成功 (As long as you work hard, you can succeed).