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否则
fǒuzé
Description
"否则"用来说如果不这样做，就会发生不好的结果。
"否则" is used to say that if something is not done, a bad result will happen.
它比较正式，常常放在句子的中间。
It is more formal and often placed in the middle of a sentence.
Meanings
否则fǒuzé
otherwise; or else; if not
你要快点，否则会迟到。
You need to hurry, or you'll be late.
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Notes
- Etymology
否 (not) + 则 (then), literally "if not, then".
- Nuance
more formal than 不然; common in writing and careful speech.
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