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One of the many uses of 就 is to add emphasis to indifference.
  
 
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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。
 
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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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。
 
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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*[["If…, then…" with "ruguo…, jiu…"]]
 
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Revision as of 10:01, 25 February 2013

One of the many uses of 就 is to add emphasis to indifference.

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

  • 不吃不吃,你以为我很想吃啊?
  • 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

  • 不满意不满意,我也没办法。
  • 她不高兴不高兴,又不是我的错。
  • 生气生气,谁怕谁!

See also


Sources and further reading

HSK5