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Used to express logical consequence. 既然 introduces a known fact or condition, and 那就 introduces the natural conclusion or action that follows from it.
"既然要一直亮屏放在桌面上，那就不能只是几个生硬的数字。"
"既然iPad已经立在桌面上了，如果只能看时间，那它的效率还是太低。"
Used to present two or more alternatives, often with a negative connotation suggesting neither option is ideal. Similar to 'either...or...' in English.
"要么是样式太死板（比如翻页钟），要么是广告满天飞。"
Expresses purpose or goal. 为了 introduces the purpose, followed by the action taken to achieve it. 而 is optional but adds emphasis.
"为了物尽其用，我折腾了一个开源项目。"
"为了让时间跳动看起来不那么机械，我加了一个随机倾斜动画。"
"为了解决跨域和数据私有化问题，我准备了Docker镜像。"
Conditional structure expressing hypothetical situations. 如果 introduces the condition, and the main clause states the result. 的话 is optional and adds emphasis to the condition.
"如果能控制家里的智能家居就更好了。"
"如果只能看时间，那它的效率还是太低。"
"如果你的抽屉里也躺着一台舍不得扔的旧设备，欢迎试着把它重新点亮。"
Used to connect two parallel qualities or characteristics of the same subject, emphasizing that both attributes exist simultaneously.
"做一个既好看又实用的桌面信息中心。"
(used at the end of a declarative sentence for emphasis)
(literary) (usually followed by a negative such as 無|无[wu2] or 不[bu4]) completely (not); entirely (not); (not) in the least
variant of 是[shi4]
I; me; my
(bound form) having; with; -ful; -ed; -al (as in 有意[you3 yi4] intentional)
(used before a verb to indicate an action in progress)
it
(literary) harmonious (variant of 和[he2])
(often followed by 著|着[zhe5]) taking advantage of
(sports) event
old
you (Note: In Taiwan, 妳 is used to address females, but in mainland China, it is not commonly used. Instead, 你 is used to address both males and females.)
screen (TV, computer or movie)
(bound form) to reckon accounts
for; for the purpose of; in order to
straightforward
(bound form) important
oneself
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