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/ɪf/

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noun

如果，可能性，条件。

An uncertainty, possibility, condition, doubt etc.

Examples :

"There's an if about whether I'll be able to finish my project on time. "

关于我是否能按时完成我的项目，还存在一个“如果”，说白了就是不确定性。

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conjunction

如果，假如，若是

Supposing that, assuming that, in the circumstances that; used to introduce a condition or choice.

Examples :

"If it rains, I shall get wet."

如果下雨，我就会淋湿。

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conjunction

如果，假如，若是。

In the event that a statement is true (a programming statement that acts in a similar manner).

Examples :

"If A, then B, else C."

如果A成立，那么执行B；否则，执行C。

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conjunction

假如，如果。

Supposing that; used with past or past perfect subjunctive indicating that the condition is closed.

Examples :

"I would be unhappy if you had not talked with me yesterday."

假如你昨天没跟我说话，我会不开心的。

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conjunction

如果，假如。

Supposing that; given that; supposing it is the case that.

Examples :

"If you study hard for the test, you will likely get a good grade. "

如果你努力准备考试，你很可能会取得好成绩。

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conjunction

即使，纵然.

Although; used to introduce a concession.

Examples :

"He was a great friend, if a little stingy at the bar."

他是个好朋友，即使在酒吧里有点小气。

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conjunction

是否，是不是

(sometimes proscribed) Whether; used to introduce a noun clause, an indirect question, that functions as the direct object of certain verbs.

Examples :

"I wonder if the deadline for the project is next week. "

我想知道这个项目的截止日期是不是下周。

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conjunction

哪怕，即使.

(usually hyperbolic) Even if; even in the circumstances that.

Examples :

"If you're feeling unwell, even if it's just a slight headache, it's best to stay home from school today. "

哪怕你只是觉得有点头疼，今天最好还是待在家里别去上学。

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conjunction

如果，假如，若是。

Introducing a relevance conditional.

Examples :

"I have leftover cake if you want some."

如果你想吃，我还有剩下的蛋糕。

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