要是

要是 yào shi ㄧㄠˋ ˙ㄕ jiu3 si6 HSK 3 基礎級 · Level 2

  • (coll.) if

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 要 (1 of 2) — stroke by stroke.

Draw each stroke of the character in order using your mouse or finger. A hint appears after three misses.

Character breakdown

Example sentences

  • 要是饿,就吃饭。 If you're hungry, have something to eat.
  • 要是我说“不”呢? And what if I say "no"?
  • 要是有東西壞了呢? What if something gets broken?
  • 他要是來了就好了。 If only he had come.
  • 要是雨停了该多好! If only the rain would stop!

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