HSK 6 · HSK 7–9 · conjunction · classifier
则
but; however; whereas (contrastive conjunction)
1
but; however; whereas (contrastive conjunction)
哥哥喜欢运动，弟弟则喜欢看书。
Gēge xǐhuan yùndòng， dìdi zé xǐhuan kàn shū。
My older brother likes sports, whereas my younger brother likes reading.
2
measure word for sections of news, notices, etc
报纸上有一则招聘广告。
Bàozhǐ shàng yǒu yì zé zhāopìn guǎnggào。
There is a job advertisement in the newspaper.
早点出发，否则赶不上车。
Zǎodiǎn chūfā, fǒuzé gǎn bú shàng chē.
Set out early, otherwise you'll miss the bus.
比赛的规则要遵守。
Bǐsài de guīzé yào zūnshǒu.
The rules of the match must be observed.
做事要有自己的原则。
Zuò shì yào yǒu zìjǐ de yuánzé。
When doing things, you need to have your own principles.