就是 (jiù shì): precisely, exactly (used for emphasis); only, merely, simply; even if, even (as in 就是…也…)

Word info

Pinyin

jiùshì

Meaning

precisely, exactly (used for emphasis); only, merely, simply; even if, even (as in 就是…也…)

Characters

2

Part of speech

auxiliary, adverb, conjunction

HSK level

HSK 4

Chinese explanation

• 表示肯定、确认，强调正是某个人或事物，相当于“正是”
• 用于加强语气，表示态度坚决或事实确实如此
• 在口语中常表示同意或肯定对方的说法，相当于“对”或“没错”。