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这个句式通常会加强语气，而且表现出说话者无所谓的态度。 | 这个句式通常会加强语气，而且表现出说话者无所谓的态度。 | ||
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这个句型中的动词也可以替换成具有消极意义的形容词，作用是一样的。 | 这个句型中的动词也可以替换成具有消极意义的形容词，作用是一样的。 | ||
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One of the many uses of 就 is to add emphasis to indifference.
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Structure with Verbs
V. + 就 + V.
This structure will usually emphasive the tone of voice, and it often expresses that the speaker has a non-caring attitude.
这个句式通常会加强语气，而且表现出说话者无所谓的态度。
Examples
- 不吃就不吃，你以为我很想吃啊？
- 去就去，反正在家也没事。
Structure with Negative Adj.
Negative Adj. + 就 + Negative Adj.
You can also add in an adjective with a negative connotation. The use is the same here.
这个句型中的动词也可以替换成具有消极意义的形容词，作用是一样的。
Examples
- 不满意就不满意，我也没办法。
- 她不高兴就不高兴，又不是我的错。
- 生气就生气，谁怕谁！
See also
- Comparing "cai" and "jiu"
- Events in quick succession with "yi... jiu"
- Expressing earliness with "jiu"
- Expressing indifference with "jiu"
- Limiting Scope with "jiu"
- "If…, then…" with "ruguo…, jiu…"
