Chinese

zhǐyào
Meaning: as long as; if only
Part of Speech: Conjunction

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Example sentences

只要努力,就會成功。
只要努力,就会成功。
As long as you work hard, you will succeed.
只要努力,每個人都能夠實現自己的夢想。
As long as you work hard, everyone can achieve their dreams.
只要堅持努力,就一定能成功。
As long as you persist in your efforts, you will surely succeed.
只要持之以恆地做下去,一定會成功。
As long as you keep doing it with perseverance, you will definitely succeed.
我不怕困難,只要努力就能成功。
I am not afraid of difficulties; as long as I work hard, I can succeed.

Usage Notes

Introduces a necessary condition.

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