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除非

chúfēi

Description

"除非"用来说明一个必要的条件,意思是"只有在这种情况下"。

它常常和"否则"或"才"一起用。

Meanings

除非chúfēi

only if; unless (states a necessary condition)

除非你努力,否则不会成功。

除非chúfēi

unless; except when

我不会去,除非你也去。

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Notes

  • Nuance

    除非 often pairs with 否则/不然 (negative outcome) or 才 (positive result).

  • Etymology

    除 (except) + 非 (not), together meaning "except if not".

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