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只要
zhǐyào
Description
“只要”用来说一个条件，意思是只需要满足这个条件，就会有某个结果。
"只要" is used to express a condition, meaning that as long as this condition is met, a certain result will occur.
它常常和“就”一起用，放在句子的前半部分。
It is often used together with "就", placed in the first half of a sentence.
Meanings
只要zhǐyào
as long as; provided that (sufficient condition)
只要你努力，就一定能成功。
As long as you work hard, you will definitely succeed.
只要zhǐyào
if only; so long as (expressing a wish)
只要你高兴，做什么都可以。
As long as you are happy, you can do anything.
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Notes
- Grammar
只要 pairs with 就 (sufficient condition); contrast 只有…才 (necessary condition).
- Nuance
只要 states one condition is enough for the result to follow.
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