V1 了就 V2 marks immediate sequential relation: once V1 happens/completes, V2 follows.
Trigger-then-result sequence - minimal interval between actions
Procedural/narrative utility - frequent in instructions and storytelling
Conditional shade - once/when V1, then V2
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V1 should be a clear trigger event
- V2 should depend on it naturally.
Do not overload with unrelated second action
- Keep tight event linkage.
Aspect with 了 in V1 matters
- Marks boundary enabling transition.
I go home once I get off work.
Call me once you arrive.
Upload once the files are organized.
He left right after eating.
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