Definition
如若 is a formal, literary conjunction meaning 'if' or 'supposing that'. It is used in written Chinese, official documents, or literary contexts, and carries a slightly classical tone. You can replace it with 如果 in most cases, but 如若 sounds more refined and is less common in everyday speech. It introduces a conditional clause, and the main clause follows.
conj.
ifsupposing (formal, literary)
Examples
- 如若，。rú ruò nǐ yù dào kùnnán, qǐng suíshí liánxì wǒmen.If you encounter difficulties, please contact us at any time.
- 如若，。rú ruò shìqing yǒu biàn, wǒ huì tíqián tōngzhī nǐ.If things change, I will notify you in advance.
- 如若，。rú ruò bù nǔlì, zài hǎo de jīhuì yě wú jì yú shì.If you don't work hard, even the best opportunities will be of no use.
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