不然
bù rán
HSK level: HSK 5
Meaning
not so; no; or else; otherwise; if not; How about ...?
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快点，不然要赶不上火车了。
Kuài diǎn, bù rán yào gǎn bù shàng huǒ chē le.
Be quick, or you will miss the train.
快点，不然你就要错过火车了。
Kuài diǎn, bù rán nǐ jiù yào cuò guò huǒ chē le.
Hurry up, or you will miss the train.
快点，不然你吃午饭就要迟到了。
Kuài diǎn, bù rán nǐ chī wǔ fàn jiù yào chí dào le.
Hurry up, otherwise you'll be late for lunch.