How to Say ‘What if’ in Simplified Chinese
如果
rú guǒ
[rúguǒ]
💬 Usage Tip: 如果 means if, not specifically what if. A full pattern is 如果..., 就... — for example, 如果下雨，我们就不去 (if it rains, then we won't go).
Phrase Breakdown
如果
rú guǒ
[rúguǒ]
if
Used to introduce a conditional clause.
如果下雨，我会待在家里。
If it rains, I will stay at home.
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