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除非…才

chú fēi … cái
only if ...
Grammar Pattern

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Example Sentences

除非你去,我才去。
chúfēi nǐ qù , wǒ cái qù 。
I'll only go if you go.
除非下大雨,比赛才会取消。
chúfēi xià dàyǔ , bǐsài cái huì qǔxiāo 。
The match will only be cancelled if it rains heavily.
除非你努力学习,才能通过考试。
chúfēi nǐ nǔlì xuéxí , cái néng tōngguò kǎoshì 。
You'll only pass the exam if you study hard.

Words with similar meanings

只有…才zhǐ yǒu … cái
only if ...
只有…才 means the same and is more common.

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Parts

除非chú fēi · only if (..., or otherwise, ...)
HSK 5
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才cái · ability, talent, endowment, gift
HSK 3
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Grammar Points

HSK 4
Expressing "unless" with "chufei"
除非…不然除非…否则