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How is 倘若 (tǎngruò) used in a sentence?

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倘若 (tǎngruò) is used to express a hypothetical situation, similar to the English word "if". For example, "倘若你有更多的钱，你会做什么？" (tǎngruò nǐ yǒu gèng duō de qián, nǐ huì zuò shénme?) translates to "If you had more money, what would you do?".

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Is 倘若 (tǎngruò) more formal than other options?

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Yes, 倘若 (tǎngruò) is generally considered more formal than other options for expressing "if" in Chinese. This is because 倘若 is a literary term that is often used in formal or written contexts, while other options such as 如果 (rúguǒ) or 要是 (yàoshi) are more commonly used in spoken language.

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Are there any common phrases containing 倘若 (tǎngruò) that are used often?

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Both 倘若 (tǎngruò) and 如果 (rúguǒ) mean "if" in Chinese.

如果 is the most common and neutral way to say “if.” It is widely used in both spoken and written Chinese.

Example:

- 如果下雨，我们就不去。 If it rains, we won’t go.

倘若 is more formal and literary. It's often seen in written language, classical texts, or when trying to sound more elegant or old-fashioned.

Example:

-倘若你愿意，我可以帮忙。If you’re willing, I can help.

In daily conversation, 如果 is by far the most natural. 倘若 can add a touch of elegance, seriousness, or poetic feel.

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