就
jiù
Immediately, exactly, then, and... (adverb)
就 (jiù) — accepting a situation
X + 就 (jiù) + X + (点儿 (diǎnr)) + 吧 (ba)
HSK 43.0
Pattern diagram
Adjective就Adjective点儿吧
pale — also possible
Rule structure
X就 (jiù)X（点儿 (diǎn ér)）吧 (bā) accepts a less-than-ideal situation: “fine, let it be so.” A quality or action is repeated, while 就 (jiù) and 吧 (ba) frame the concession. 点儿 (diǎn ér) (diǎnr) can soften the degree of a quality, as with 贵 (guì), “expensive.”
Rule structure
X就 (jiù)X（点儿 (diǎn ér)）吧 (bā) accepts a less-than-ideal situation: “fine, let it be so.” A quality or action is repeated, while 就 (jiù) and 吧 (ba) frame the concession. 点儿 (diǎn ér) (diǎnr) can soften the degree of a quality, as with 贵 (guì), “expensive.”
Examples
贵就贵点儿吧，我买。
Guì jiù guì diǎnr ba, wǒ mǎi.
So it's a bit pricey — fine, I'll take it.
累就累吧，做完再说。
Lèi jiù lèi ba, zuò wán zàishuō.
So I'll be tired — fine, I'll finish it first.
Examples
贵就贵点儿吧，我买。
Guì jiù guì diǎnr ba, wǒ mǎi.
So it's a bit pricey — fine, I'll take it.
累就累吧，做完再说。
Lèi jiù lèi ba, zuò wán zàishuō.
So I'll be tired — fine, I'll finish it first.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say “accepting a situation” in Chinese with 就?
Use the structure: X + 就 (jiù) + X + (点儿 (diǎnr)) + 吧 (ba). For example: 贵就贵点儿吧，我买。 — “So it's a bit pricey — fine, I'll take it”.
What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?
贵就贵点儿吧，我买。 — “So it's a bit pricey — fine, I'll take it”.
Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?
This grammar rule is part of HSK 3.0 Level 4.
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