Mandarin Grammar Point
否则 (fǒuzé) - Otherwise

否则 (fǒuzé) - Otherwise

Short explanation:

Used to express the consequence of an unfulfilled condition.

Formation:

Condition (clause) + 否则 + Consequence (clause)

Examples:

你应该多吃一点,否则你会饿的。
Nǐ yīnggāi duō chī yīdiǎn, fǒuzé nǐ huì è de.
You should eat a bit more, otherwise you will be hungry.
我们必须即时行动,否则就来不及了。
Wǒmen bìxū jíshí xíngdòng, fǒuzé jiù lái bùjí le.
We must act immediately, otherwise it will be too late.
记得要带伞出门,否则如果下雨你会淋湿。
Jìdé yào dài sǎn chūmén, fǒuzé rúguǒ xià yǔ nǐ huì línshī.
Remember to bring an umbrella when you go out, otherwise you will get wet if it rains.
请输入您的密码,否则您将无法登录您的账户。
Qǐngshūrù nín de mìmǎ, fǒuzé nín jiāng wúfǎ dēnglù nín de zhànghù.
Please enter your password, otherwise you will not be able to log in to your account.

Long explanation:

The Mandarin Chinese phrase '否则 (fǒuzé)' is a conjunction that is used to indicate the negative consequences or outcomes that may occur if a certain condition is not met. It is similar to the English term 'otherwise'. This phrase is often used as a warning or to provide an alternative outcome to a given situation.
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