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As Long As: 只要…就…

On a learners' forum, someone writes: 学中文太难了,我想放弃。 Write an encouraging reply (50–120 characters): what's enough to make progress, what they should and don't have to do, and what they can do if they only have a little time.

  • Use 只要…就… for what is enough to get a result
  • Suggest what they can do with 可以 and say what isn't needed with 不用
  • Use 只 or 够 to limit or say what's enough
  • Add one condition with 如果 or …的话

Pick with a tap, a number key or Space. A Chinese keyboard on your device works in the box below too.

0 characters · aim for 50–120

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