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不然
bùrán
Description
"不然"用来说一个结果，意思是如果不这样做，就会发生别的事情。
"不然" is used to indicate a result, meaning if you don't do this, something else will happen.
我们说话的时候常常用它，也可以用来提出别的办法。
We often use it in conversation, and it can also be used to suggest another solution.
Meanings
不然bùrán
otherwise; or else
快点走，不然我们会迟到。
Hurry up, or we'll be late.
不然bùrán
or; how about (offering an alternative)
不然我们明天再去吧。
Otherwise, let's go tomorrow.
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Notes
- Etymology
不 (not) + 然 (so/thus), literally "if not so".
- Nuance
否则 is more formal; 不然 and 要不然 are common in speech.
In videos
“对，不然你去到当地真的会很浪费。”
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