就是 (jiù shì) — (adverb) exactly; precisely; used to emphasize identity or truth; (adverb) simply; just; used to express determination or a resolute attitude; (conjunction) even if; even (usually used with 也)
Definition
就是 is an emphatic word used to stress identity ("he is my teacher") or determination ("I just won't go"), and paired with 也 to mean "even if." Compare with 就算, which is a more explicit "even if" conjunction.
adverb
exactlypreciselyused to emphasize identity or truthsimplyjustused to express determination or a resolute attitude
conjunction
even ifeven (usually used with 也)
Examples
- 就是。Tā jiù shì wǒ de lǎo shī.He is my teacher (emphasizing that it's him).
- 就是。Wǒ jiù shì bú qù.I simply won't go / I just don't want to go.
- 就是，。jiù shì Xià yǔ, wǒ yě yào qù.Even if it rains, I still want to go.
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