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    Expressing the action of assuming with 假设 (jiǎshè)

    Condition
    Purpose & Reason

    Structure

    假设 + Clause

    Explanation

    假设 means "to assume" or "to suppose," introducing a hypothetical condition. It is used to set up a scenario for reasoning or problem-solving. Place it before the clause that states the assumed condition.

    Examples

    • 假设每个人都买三本书，一共需要多少本？

      Jiǎshè měi ge rén dōu mǎi sān běn shū, yīgòng xūyào duōshao běn?

      Assuming each person buys three books, how many are needed in total?

    • 我们假设明天不下雨，就去爬山。

      Wǒmen jiǎshè míngtiān bú xià yǔ, jiù qù páshān.

      Let's assume it won't rain tomorrow, and we'll go hiking.

    • 假设你有一百块钱，你会怎么花？

      Jiǎshè nǐ yǒu yī bǎi kuài qián, nǐ huì zěnme huā?

      Suppose you had a hundred yuan, how would you spend it?

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