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只要
zhǐyào
Description
“只要”用来说一个条件，意思是有了这个条件，事情就能实现。
"只要" is used to express a condition, meaning that if this condition is met, the thing can happen.
它常常和“就”一起用，表示“如果……就……”。
It is often used together with "就" to mean "if... then...".
Meanings
只要zhǐyào
as long as; so long as; provided that
只要你努力，就能成功。
As long as you work hard, you can succeed.
只要zhǐyào
only need; all that is required
这件事只要五分钟。
This matter only takes five minutes.
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Notes
- Nuance
只要 gives a sufficient condition (X is enough), while 只有 gives a necessary condition (X is required).
- Form
只 (only) + 要 (need); usually pairs with 就 in the main clause.
In videos
“我只要有时间就会躺在这里看剧。”
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