How to Say ‘Just; exactly’ in Simplified Chinese
就是
jiù shì
[jyoh shir]
💬 Usage Tip: [就是] often softens or narrows what you're saying: here it means "just / simply." You'll hear the same feel in [就是一点小意思] or [我就是问问].
Phrase Breakdown
就
jiù
[jyoh]
just; simply
Often used to soften or emphasize that something is only this and nothing more.
这个礼物就是真心准备的。
This gift was simply prepared sincerely.
是
shì
[shir]
is; are
Part of the phrase 就是, meaning 'it's just...' or 'it's simply...'.
这个礼物就是真心准备的。
This gift was simply prepared sincerely.
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