Chinese phrase
以〜为条件 yǐ 〜 wèi tiáo jiàn
Meaning
provided that ___
When to use it
It sets a condition for something to happen. It is used in offers or agreements and has a careful, somewhat formal tone.
Example dialogue
我可以帮你搬家,但以你付车费为条件。 wǒ ké yǐ bāng nǐ bān jiā dàn yǐ nǐ fù chē fèi wèi tiáo jiàn
I can help you move, provided that you pay the car fare.
没问题,我会把车费给你。 méi wèn tí wǒ huì bǎ chē fèi gěi nǐ
No problem. I will pay the car fare.