Decoded Slug: 则 (zé) - Then, thus
Mandarin Grammar Point
则 (zé) - Then, thus
则 (zé) - Then, thus
Short explanation:
Used to denote a result or consequence.
Formation:
Sentence 1, 则 + Sentence 2
Examples:
如果你不好好学习，你则将无法顺利通过HSK考试。
Rúguǒ nǐ bù hǎohāo xuéxí，nǐ zé jiāng wúfǎ shùnlì tōngguò HSK kǎoshì。
If you don't study well, then you will not be able to pass the HSK exam smoothly.
全家人都去参加了派对，她则选择留在家里读书。
Quánjiā rén dōu qù cānjiāle pàiduì, tā zé xuǎnzé liú zài jiā lǐ dúshū.
The whole family went to the party, and she, however, chose to stay home and read.
他不吃肉，他的妹妹则喜欢吃肉。
Tā bù chī ròu, tā de mèimei zé xǐhuan chī ròu.
He doesn't eat meat, his sister, on the other hand, likes eating meat.
如果你迟到，你则需要接受由老师处罚。
Rúguǒ nǐ chídào，nǐ zé xūyào jiēshòu yóu lǎoshī chǔfá。
If you are late, then you need to accept the punishment from the teacher.
Long explanation:
The Mandarin Chinese word '则 (zé)' is a conjunction that's equivalent to 'then' or 'thus' in English, primarily used as a transitional word to denote a result, a contrast, or a condition-consequence relationship. It helps in creating a sequence of events or a logical progression in a discussion or argument.