HSK 3 · VERSION 2.0#58
Expressing “As Long As” with “zhǐyào”
只要……就……
How it works
只要……就…… means “as long as... then...”
The pattern
只要 + Condition, 就 + Result
Example sentences
只要你努力,就会进步。
As long as you work hard, you will improve.
只要明天不下雨,我们就去爬山。
As long as it does not rain tomorrow, we will go climbing.
只要有时间,我就去看你。
As long as I have time, I will go see you.
Usage note
This pattern emphasizes a sufficient condition.