Simple Structure with just 如果

Structure:

如果+ Statement + 就 + Result

Meaning:

“如果…, 就…” is an often-used pattern that is utilized in the same way that “If…, then…” is in English.

Examples:

    我 如果 在 北京 找不到 工作，就 会 回 昆明。

    Wǒ rú ɡuǒ zài běi jīnɡ zhǎo bú dào ɡōnɡ zuò , jiù huì huí kūn mínɡ.

    If I can’t find a job in Beijing, I’m going to go back to Kunming.

Fuller Structure with 的话
Structure:

如果+ Statement + 的话 + 就 + Result

Meaning:

Although 如果 can be used to mean “if” all by itself, it’s often used together with the phrase 的话 to create the “if” sandwich pattern

Examples:

    如果 你 去 的话，帮 我 跟 她 问 好。

    Rú ɡuǒ nǐ qù de huà, bānɡ wǒ ɡēn tā wèn hǎo

    (Using both 如果 and 的话) If you go, tell her I say hello.
If I can’t find a job in Beijing, I’m going to go back to Kunming.