只要...就(zhǐyào...jiù)
As Long As...Then
Structure Pattern
Explanation
只要...就 (zhǐyào...jiù) means "as long as...then." It sets a minimum condition — if the condition is met, the result will follow. It emphasizes that the condition is sufficient and not too demanding.
Example Sentences
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Zhǐyào nǐ nǔlì, jiù huì chénggōng.
As long as you work hard, you will succeed.
Zhǐyào yǒu shíjiān, wǒ jiù qù.
As long as I have time, I'll go.
Zhǐyào nǐ kāixīn jiù hǎo.
As long as you're happy, that's good.
Common Mistakes
Common Mistake
只要你努力，你就能成功。
Correct Usage
只要你努力，你就能成功。
The most common mistake is omitting '就' in the second clause. '就' is a crucial part of the '只要...就...' structure, indicating the consequence that follows if the condition is met.
Related Grammar Points
Then / Right Away / As Soon As
jiù
就 (jiù) implies that something happens sooner or more easily than expected. It's the optimistic counterpart to 才 (cái). It can mean "then," "right away," or emphasize that something is simple/quick.
As Soon As / Whenever
yī...jiù
一...就 (yī...jiù) means "as soon as A happens, B follows." It emphasizes the immediate sequence — there's no delay between the two actions. Can also express habitual patterns: "whenever A, then B."
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