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.

Phrase list with this phrase

See all 689 phrases in Everyday Life · Starter →