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Emphasis with 就 (jiù)

An English guide to Emphasis with 就 (jiù), with structures, examples, and practical usage notes.

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Emphasis with 就 (jiù)

Overview

This English reference introduces “Emphasis with 就 (jiù)” and focuses on the information most useful when reading Chinese.

Structure

subject + 就 + 是/在/verb ( + object)

Examples

This section collects practical observations for recognizing the pattern in context.

A:?

Where is the train station?

B:,。

It’s not far. It’s right there.

。

Here is our school.

A:,?

Excuse me, is Manager Wang here?

B:。,?

I am Manager Wang. May I ask, how can I help?

Usage notes

Emphasizing a strong position with 就 or 就是

Use this note to compare the pattern with the surrounding words while reading.

,。

I asked him many times, but he simply won’t tell me.

,。

That’s just how he is. He never listens to other people’s advice.

,。

Even though her parents do not agree, she decided to drop out of school.

Expressing “Simply” or “Merely” with 就 or 就是

Use this note to compare the pattern with the surrounding words while reading.

。

I’m simply asking.

,。

I just want to help you. I don’t have any other intentions.

,。

She just came to look at this house. She doesn’t actually want to buy it.

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