假使

jiǎ shǐ

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Conjunction Rare

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Definitions

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

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Word relationships

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• 倘若 tǎng ruò 倘若 tǎng ruò if; supposing; in case more formal/literary equivalent: if; supposing; in case

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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Child Words of 假使

• 使 使 shǐ: to make
• 假 假 jiǎ: fake
• 假 假 jià: vacation