假使

jiǎshǐ

conjunction HSK 7 #43,792

Meanings

1 if; supposing; in case

Characters

false; to assume

to cause; to make

Examples

假使他不同意，我们就另想办法。

Jiǎshǐ tā bù tóngyì, wǒmen jiù lìng xiǎng bànfǎ.

If he doesn't agree, we'll think of another way.

假使有机会，我一定去中国留学。

Jiǎshǐ yǒu jīhuì, wǒ yīdìng qù Zhōngguó liúxué.

If I have the chance, I'll definitely study abroad in China.

Tips

usage

假使 is a literary/formal synonym of 如果. It is more common in written Chinese. Similar words: 假如, 假若, 倘若 — all mean if/suppose.

Stroke Order

假 jià

使 shǐ