Chinese

jiùshì
Meaning: exactly; even if; that is
Part of Speech: Verb, Conjunction, Adverb

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Handwriting

就
是

Example sentences

This is exactly what I want.
團結就是強大的力量。
团结就是强大的力量。
Unity is a powerful force.
知足常樂就是福。
知足常乐就是福。
Contentment is happiness.
他有一個堅定的信念,就是他一定會成功。
他有一个坚定的信念,就是他一定会成功。
He has a firm belief that he will succeed.
過了這個暑假,她就是小學三年級的學生了。
过了这个暑假,她就是小学三年级的学生了。
After this summer vacation, she will be a third-grade student in elementary school.
他每天努力工作就是為了賺錢養家。
他每天努力工作就是为了赚钱养家。
He works hard every day just to make money and support his family.
他最大的心願就是環遊世界。
他最大的心愿就是环游世界。
His greatest wish is to travel around the world.
這件事別說是外人,就是家裡的人也未必知道。
这件事别说是外人,就是家里的人也未必知道。
Not to mention outsiders, even family members might not know about this.
學習外語沒有什麼捷徑,勤奮就是成功的竅門。
学习外语没有什么捷径,勤奋就是成功的窍门。
There are no shortcuts to learning a foreign language; hard work is the secret to success.
這座小島簡直就是現代的桃花源。
这座小岛简直就是现代的桃花源。
This small island is simply a modern Peach Blossom Spring.

Usage Notes

Used for emphasis or to identify something precisely.

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