HSK 4 · VERSION 2.0#74
Expressing “As Long As” with “zhǐyào”
只要……就……
How it works
只要……就…… (zhǐyào...jiù...) means “as long as... then...” It introduces a condition that is enough for the result to happen.
Example sentences
只要你愿意,就可以参加。
As long as you are willing, you can join.
只要多练习,就会进步。
As long as you practice more, you will improve.
只要天气好,我们就出发。
As long as the weather is good, we will set off.
Key point
This pattern expresses a sufficient condition.