只要
Definition
(conj) If condition met, result achieved
Examples
“只要你努力，成绩一定会提高。”
“只要按门铃，门卫就会开门。”
Just ring the bell, and the guard'll open the door.
“我今晚十点前到家，妈就放心了。只要手机还有电，我会给她发消息。”
If I get home before 10 tonight, Mom'll relax. As long as my phone still has battery, I'll text her.
“周末只要不下雨，我们就去北海公园划船。”
As long as it doesn't rain this weekend, we're going boating at Beihai Park.
“你只要把咖啡放桌上，别碰那份文件。”
Just put the coffee on the table and don't touch that file.
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