只要…就… (zhǐyào...jiù...)

只要…就… expresses a conditional relationship where 只要 introduces the one condition that is sufficient for the result in the 就 clause to follow. It emphasizes that the condition is minimal: this alone is enough.

Structure

只要 + [Condition] + 就 + [Result]

The subject may appear before 只要 or between 只要 and the condition.

Example Sentences

只要每天练习，就能进步。 Zhǐyào měitiān liànxí, jiù néng jìnbù. As long as you practice every day, you will improve.

只要你同意，我们就可以开始。 Zhǐyào nǐ tóngyì, wǒmen jiù kěyǐ kāishǐ. As long as you agree, we can get started.

只要天气好，他就去跑步。 Zhǐyào tiānqì hǎo, tā jiù qù pǎobù. As long as the weather is good, he goes for a run.

只要有网络，我就能工作。 Zhǐyào yǒu wǎngluò, wǒ jiù néng gōngzuò. As long as there is internet, I can work.

Collocations

Collocation	Meaning
只要…就…	as long as…then…
只要努力就行	as long as you work hard, that's enough
只要可以	as long as it is possible
只要你愿意	as long as you are willing
只要一个条件	only one condition needed

Memory Hook

只 means "only"; 要 means "require." The pattern says: only require this one thing, and the result is guaranteed. 就 then delivers on that promise.