How to Say ‘If anything changes, I'll call you in advance.’ in Simplified Chinese
要是有变化我提前给您打电话。
yào shì yǒu biàn huà wǒ tí qián gěi nín dǎ diàn huà
[yàoshi yoe biànhuà wo tíqián gěi neen dǎ diànhuà]
Phrase Breakdown
要是有变化
yào shì yǒu biàn huà
if there are any changes
This is the 'if' clause. 要是 (yàoshi) means 'if'. Pause briefly after it.
要是有变化，我们再说。
If things change, we'll talk again.
Words in this phrase
要是
yào shì
[yàoshi]
if
Colloquial conjunction for a condition, often paired with 就.
要是太苦，就加糖。
If it's too bitter, add sugar.
有
yǒu
[yoe]
have; there is
A common verb meaning to possess something or indicating existence.
听完介绍以后，我有兴趣了解更多。
After hearing the introduction, I am interested in learning more.
变化
biàn huà
[biànhuà]
change
A difference or alteration in a situation.
计划有变化。
There's a change in plans.
我提前
wǒ tí qián
I will, in advance
提前 (tíqián) means 'in advance' or 'ahead of time'. Both syllables are rising 2nd tones.
我提前到了。
I arrived early.
Words in this phrase
我
wǒ
[wo]
I
The speaker referring to themselves.
我明天有空。
I am free tomorrow.
提前
tí qián
[tíqián]
in advance
Doing something ahead of time.
请提前预订。
Please book in advance.
给您打电话。
gěi nín dǎ diàn huà
call you
给您 (gěi nín) means 'to you'. 打电话 (dǎ diànhuà) means 'to phone'.
他会给您打电话。
He will call you.
Words in this phrase
给
gěi
[gěi]
for; to
Marks the person receiving or benefiting.
请给我一杯水。
Please give me a glass of water.
您
nín
[neen]
you (polite)
A respectful form of “you,” used when speaking politely to someone, such as a recruiter or company representative.
很高兴认识您，希望向您多学习。
It’s a pleasure to meet you; I hope to learn more from you.
打电话
dǎ diàn huà
[dǎ diànhuà]
to make a phone call
To call someone by phone.
晚上给我打电话。
Call me tonight.
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