In Chinese, I find that "if" is often omitted when it's clear from the context. For example : 你没有钱你就不能买它 = "If you have no money, you can't buy it" Here, 如果 could appear at the beginning of the sentence, but usually it does not. For English-speaking learners, this is confusing, until we get used to it.
Thank you! That's exactly right. In spoken language, we often rely on context to connect our thoughts rather than relying heavily on conjunctions. This can be quite confusing for language learners. The best way to improve is through consistent listening and speaking practice.
In Chinese, I find that "if" is often omitted when it's clear from the context. For example :
你没有钱你就不能买它 = "If you have no money, you can't buy it"
Here, 如果 could appear at the beginning of the sentence, but usually it does not.
For English-speaking learners, this is confusing, until we get used to it.
Thank you! That's exactly right. In spoken language, we often rely on context to connect our thoughts rather than relying heavily on conjunctions. This can be quite confusing for language learners. The best way to improve is through consistent listening and speaking practice.