zhǐ只yào要(Mandarin)(Cantonese)
zhǐ只
yào要
(Mandarin)
(Cantonese)
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.
Did You Know?
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).