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假使

jiǎ shǐ
HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Conjunction Rare

Definitions

  1. 1. if
  2. 2. in case
  3. 3. suppose
  4. 4. given ...

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Usage notes

Common mistakes

Do not confuse 假使 (if) with 即使 (even if); 假使 sets a condition, while 即使 concedes a hypothetical.

Formality

假使 is formal and mostly used in written or literary contexts; in spoken Mandarin, 如果 or 要是 is preferred.

Example Sentences

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假使 下雨,我们就不去。
If it rains, we won't go.

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