Grammar pattern · HSK 4

只要…就…

只要 + condition,就 + result

How it works

This pattern presents a sufficient condition: once it is met, the result can follow.

只要每天练习,就会慢慢进步。

Zhǐyào měitiān liànxí, jiù huì mànmàn jìnbù.

As long as you practise every day, you will gradually improve.

Common mistake: Do not confuse 只要 with 只有; 只有 introduces a necessary condition.

Quick practice

只要 gives a…