HSK 4
假如...就...: Suppose That in Chinese
假如 introduces a hypothetical condition, often followed by 就 in the result clause. It can discuss realistic possibilities or imagined situations, depending on context. Compared with ordinary 如果, 假如 often makes the act of supposing more explicit. The condition and result still need complete clauses even when 就 is omitted.
STRUCTURE
假如 + Hypothesis, Subject + 就 + Result
When to use 假如…（就）… — and when not
Use it when
- Ask the listener to suppose a condition: 假如明天下雨，我们就不去了。
- Discuss an imagined role or situation: 假如我是你，我会先道歉。
- Present a possible condition before its consequence.
Don't use it when
- Do not place 就 inside the 假如 condition before its subject and predicate.
- Do not leave the hypothetical condition or its consequence incomplete.
- Use 万一 when emphasizing a low-probability risk that requires preparation.
Right vs. wrong
假如就明天下雨，我们不去。
假如明天下雨，我们就不去。
The result marker is inserted before the condition
假如 introduces the full condition; 就 belongs in the following result clause.
假如你，我们就开始。
假如你同意，我们就开始。
The hypothesis lacks a predicate
假如 must introduce a complete hypothetical condition such as 你同意.
Examples
假如明天下雨，我们就不去了。
Jiǎrú míngtiān xiàyǔ, wǒmen jiù bú qù le.
If it rains tomorrow, we will not go.
假如我是你，我会先道歉。
Jiǎrú wǒ shì nǐ, wǒ huì xiān dàoqiàn.
If I were you, I would apologize first.
假如有困难，请马上告诉我。
Jiǎrú yǒu kùnnan, qǐng mǎshàng gàosu wǒ.
If there is a problem, tell me immediately.
Common mistakes
假如就明天下雨，我们不去。
Jiǎrú jiù míngtiān xiàyǔ, wǒmen bú qù.
Move 就 to the result clause.
假如你，我们就开始。
Jiǎrú nǐ, wǒmen jiù kāishǐ.
Complete the condition after 假如.
Think you've got it?
Write your own 假如…（就）… sentence and check that grammar point first.
假如...就...: Suppose That FAQ
What is the difference between 假如 and 如果?
Both introduce conditions. 假如 often foregrounds the act of supposing, while 如果 is the more neutral general conditional.
Is 就 required after 假如?
No. 就 commonly marks the result, but it may be omitted when the conditional relationship remains clear.
Related Chinese grammar points
如果…就
如果...就 (If... Then)
Easy to confuse
Compare explicit supposition with a neutral general conditional.
万一…（就）…
万一... (wànyī): In Case
Compare
Separate ordinary supposition from planning for a feared contingency.
倘若/若…就…
倘若...就...: Formal If
Continue learning
Move from common supposition to a formal written conditional.