假使

jiǎshǐ
conjunction HSK 7-9 #43,792

Meanings

  1. 1 if; supposing; in case

Examples

HSK 3
Jiǎshǐ yǒu jīhuì, wǒ yídìng qù Zhōngguó liúxué.
If I have the chance, I'll definitely study abroad in China.
HSK 4
Jiǎshǐ tā bù tóngyì, wǒmen jiù lìng xiǎng bànfǎ.
If he doesn't agree, we'll think of another way.

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

jiǎ
使 shǐ