只要...就... expresses a minimal or sufficient condition, meaning "as long as" or "if only." The result is guaranteed if this one condition is met.
Structure: 只要 + Condition，(Subject) + 就 + Result
As long as you are here, I am not afraid.
Contrast with other conditionals:
• 如果...就... - General "if...then" (neutral)
• 只有...才... - "Only if" (necessary condition, more restrictive)
• 只要...就... - "As long as" (sufficient condition, more permissive)
只要 implies the condition is easy to meet or is the minimum requirement.
只要...就 = as long as...then
- 只要努力，就會成功 (As long as you try, you'll succeed)
Minimal condition for result
- 只要 = only need
- 就 = then
Different from 只有...才 (only if)
As long as you work hard, you will succeed.
As long as you are happy, that is all that matters.
As long as I have time, I will go see you.
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