Expressing indifference with "jiu"
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One of the many uses of 就 is to add emphasis to indifference. This is similar to when we say in English "if you want to do it, then just do it!" and swapping out the "do" in that sentence for some other verb.
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Structure with Verbs
V. + 就 + V.
This structure will usually add emphasis to what are saying, and it often expresses that the speaker has an "I don't care" 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…"
