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How to say “as one likes” in Chinese with 想 (xiǎng)

想 (xiǎng) + Verb Phrase with Question Word + 就 (jiù) + Same Verb Phrase

Expressing "as one likes" with "就 (jiù)"

HSK 3Basic/Simple Sentence Patterns

Rule structure

This pattern repeats the same verb phrase with a question word before and after 就 (jiù). It expresses free choice, permission, or indifference: the action can be done however the speaker or listener wants.

Examples

想去哪儿就去哪儿。

Xiǎng qù nǎr jiù qù nǎr.

Go wherever you want.

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How do you express “Expressing "as one likes" with "就 (jiù)"” in Chinese?

Use the structure: 想 (xiǎng) + Verb Phrase with Question Word + 就 (jiù) + Same Verb Phrase. For example: 想去哪儿就去哪儿。 — “Go wherever you want.”.

What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?

想去哪儿就去哪儿。 — “Go wherever you want.”.

Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?

This grammar rule is part of HSK 3.

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