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Expressing indifference with 就 ("jiu4")

就 jiù

Grammar
HSK 4

Structure

Verb + 就 + Verb 不 + Adj. / Verb + 就 + 不 + Adj. / Verb

Definition

表达无所谓、不在意或轻描淡写的态度，常用于表示对某事物不重视、不执着，或对他人意见的漠然回应。

Expresses an indifferent, nonchalant, or dismissive attitude, often used to show lack of concern, insistence, or a casual response to others' opinions.

Usage

常用于口语，可以单独使用或与‘了’、‘是’等词组合成‘就是了’、‘算了’等固定结构，放在句子中表示‘就这样吧’、‘无所谓’的意思。有时也用于强调一种‘随他去吧’的态度。

Commonly used in spoken language, can be used alone or combined with words like '了' or '是' to form fixed structures such as '就是了' or '算了', meaning 'just let it be' or 'whatever'. It can also emphasize a 'let it go' attitude.

Examples

  • 1 不来就算了，我们自己玩吧。(If you don't come, then forget it. We'll play by ourselves.)
  • 2 我就看看，不买。(I'm just looking; I won't buy anything.)
  • 3 你爱怎么说就怎么说，我不在乎。(Say whatever you like; I don't care.)
  • 4 这个就这个吧，我不挑了。(This one will do; I won't be picky anymore.)
  • 5 就那样吧，我无所谓。(Just like that; I don't mind either way.)

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