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How to say “fine, whatever” in Chinese with 就 (jiù)

就 (jiù) + Verb / 就算了 (jiùsuàn le) / 就是了 (jiùshì le) — concessive indifference

Expressing indifference with "就 (jiù)"

HSK 5Sentence Patterns

Rule structure

就 (jiù) can express indifference or concession: "just, fine, it’s okay". Phrases like 就算了 (jiùsuàn le), 就是了 (jiùshì le), 就 (jiù)…吧 (ba) show acceptance despite reluctance.

Examples

他不来就算了。

Tā bù lái jiù suàn le.

If he doesn't come, fine.

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

Use the structure: 就 (jiù) + Verb / 就算了 (jiùsuàn le) / 就是了 (jiùshì le) — concessive indifference. For example: 他不来就算了。 — “If he doesn't come, fine.”.

What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?

他不来就算了。 — “If he doesn't come, fine.”.

Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?

This grammar rule is part of HSK 5.

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