Definition
的话 is a conditional particle attached to the end of a clause to mean 'if'. Unlike 如果 (rúguǒ), which starts the clause, 的话 follows the condition. It is very common in spoken Chinese.
particle
used after a conditional clause to mean 'if'
Examples
- 的话，。Nǐ yǒu shíjiān de huà, wǒmen qù kàn diànyǐng ba.If you have time, let's go watch a movie.
- 的话，。Xià yǔ de huà, jiù bú yào chūqù le.If it rains, then don't go out.
- 的话，。Nǐ xǐhuan de huà, wǒmen kěyǐ yìqǐ chīfàn.If you like, we can eat together.
Grammar
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