才行
cái xíngphrase★Intermediate— only then will it work
informal
Used to express that a certain condition must be met before something can happen or be done
你必须先道歉，才行原谅你。
You have to apologize first, only then will I forgive you.
等天气好一点，才行去爬山。
We'll only go hiking when the weather gets better.
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This phrase is commonly used in everyday conversations to set conditions or prerequisites.
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💡Pro Tip
Condition Emphasis
Use '才行' to emphasize that a condition must be met before proceeding.
⚡Gold Rule
Positioning
'才行' typically comes after the condition and before the main action.
📖Word Origin
Combination of '才' (only) and '行' (can do), forming a conditional phrase
📝Usage Notes
This phrase is used to emphasize that a certain condition must be satisfied before an action can take place. It's often used in giving instructions or setting expectations.
Word Breakdown
才
only
adverb行
can do
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