How do you use "否则" in a sentence?

Here's an example: "你必须努力学习，否则会挂科。"

What does "否则" mean in English?

"否则" means "Otherwise, or else" in English. It is a conjunction in Chinese.

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Author: SwiftSpark, LLC

foh-zuh

conjunction

English

Otherwise, or else

Practice "否则" with spaced repetition and native audio in the Language Island app.