Decoded Slug: 要不然 (yào bùrán) - Otherwise, or else
Mandarin Grammar Point
要不然 (yào bùrán) - Otherwise, or else
要不然 (yào bùrán) - Otherwise, or else
Short explanation:
Used to present an alternative situation or action that will take place if the previous condition is not met.
Formation:
Condition A, 要不然 + Condition B
Examples:
我们必须尽快走，要不然就会迟到。
Wǒmen bìxū jǐnkuài zǒu, yào bùrán jiù huì chídào.
We must leave soon, otherwise we will be late.
你应该多喝水，要不然你的头可能会痛。
Nǐ yīnggāi duō hē shuǐ, yào bùrán nǐ de tóu kěnéng huì tòng.
You should drink more water, otherwise your head might hurt.
如果你不做作业，要不然你将不会通过最后的考试。
Rúguǒ nǐ bù zuò zuòyè, yào bùrán nǐ jiāng bù huì tōngguò zuìhòu de kǎoshì.
If you don’t do your homework, or else you won’t pass the final exam.
吃完饭就刷牙，要不然牙齿会变黄。
Chī wán fàn jiù shuā yá, yào bùrán yá chǐ huì biàn huáng.
Brush your teeth after eating, otherwise your teeth will turn yellow.
Long explanation:
The Mandarin Chinese phrase '要不然 (yào bùrán)' is used to express two contrasting situations: the one that was originally presented, and one that would occur instead if the original situation doesn't happen. It's similar to 'otherwise' or 'or else' in English.