How to Say ‘If’ in Traditional Chinese
如果
rú guǒ
[roo gwo]
💬 Usage Tip: [如果] sets up an "if" condition, and the result often comes later in the sentence. A useful pattern is [如果…，就…], like [如果有包廂，就太好了].
Phrase Breakdown
如果
rú guǒ
[roo gwo]
if
Used to introduce a condition or possible situation.
如果你們想要半包廂，我可以先幫你問。
If you want a semi-private room, I can ask for you first.
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