- 1. just in case; if by any chance
- ♦ ~有人找我, 就请他留个条。 If by any chance somebody comes to see me, ask him to leave a message.
- 2. what if
- ♦ ~这传闻是事实呢？ What if the rumour is true?
- 3. contingency; eventuality
- ♦ 防备~ be ready for all eventualities; be prepared for the worst
- 4. one ten thousandth; a very small percentage
- ♦ 笔墨不能形容其~。 It simply beggars description.