How to Say ‘I just / I simply’ in Simplified Chinese
我就是
wǒ jiù shì
[waw jyoh shir]
💬 Usage Tip: [就是] often softens or narrows what you mean: [我就是怕...] is like [I'm just worried that...]. You can reuse it in [我就是问问] (I'm just asking) or [我就是确认一下] (I'm just checking).
Phrase Breakdown
我
wǒ
[waw]
I; me
The first-person pronoun used for the speaker.
我就是有点着急。
I’m just a little anxious.
就
jiù
[jyoh]
just; exactly
Often adds emphasis, meaning 'just,' 'simply,' or 'exactly' depending on context.
我就是怕堵车。
I'm just worried about traffic.
是
shì
[shir]
to be; is; am; are
The basic verb 'to be.' In phrases like 就是, it can also add emphasis: 'it's just that...'
我就是担心时间不够。
It's just that I'm worried there isn't enough time.
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