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    Chinese Grammar

    Expressing 'then' or 'in that case' with 那 (nà)

    Connecting Ideas
    Result & Consequence

    Structure

    那 + Clause

    Explanation

    那 (nà) can function as a conjunction meaning 'then' or 'in that case,' used to introduce a consequence or next action. This usage is very common in spoken Chinese to transition between ideas or signal a logical follow-up.

    Examples

    • 那我们就先吃饭，吃完再去看电影吧。

      Nà wǒmen jiù xiān chīfàn, chī wán zài qù kàn diànyǐng ba.

      Then let's eat first and go see a movie after we finish.

    • 你不想去的话，那就算了。

      Nǐ bù xiǎng qù de huà, nà jiù suàn le.

      If you don't want to go, then forget it.

    • 那你明天几点有空？我来找你。

      Nà nǐ míngtiān jǐ diǎn yǒu kòng? Wǒ lái zhǎo nǐ.

      Then what time are you free tomorrow? I'll come find you.

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