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Definitions
- only if (..., or otherwise, ...)
- only when
- only in the case that
- unless
Example Sentences
除非有紧急情况，否则我们准时开会。
Chúfēi yǒu jǐnjí qíngkuàng, fǒuzé wǒmen zhǔnshí kāihuì
Unless there's an emergency, we'll have the meeting on time
Related Words
HSK levels
- New HSK exam
- HSK 6
- HSK 2.0
- HSK 5
- HSK Lord study list
- HSK 5 list
除非: HSK 5 on the old exam, HSK 6 on the new one. See where your old level lands
New exam levels follow the CLEC syllabus released 15 November 2025. The first official sitting is announced for 13 December 2026. HSK 7-9 is one advanced band.
On the new HSK 6 exam
Studying for HSK 6? Keep 除非 with the rest of your level.
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Reviewed by RJ Murray, Founder, HSK Lord.