索性
suǒ xìng
Might as well, resolute
索性 (suǒ xìng) — might as well just
Subj. + 索性 (suǒxìng) + Verb Phrase
HSK 7–93.0
Pattern diagram
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Rule structure
The adverb 索性 (suǒ xìng) (suǒxìng) introduces a decisive choice after hesitation: "since it's like this, I might as well…". It is colloquial and conveys "I won't drag it out any longer, I'll just do it this way". It normally comes before the verb phrase and does not itself require 了 (le).
Rule structure
The adverb 索性 (suǒ xìng) (suǒxìng) introduces a decisive choice after hesitation: "since it's like this, I might as well…". It is colloquial and conveys "I won't drag it out any longer, I'll just do it this way". It normally comes before the verb phrase and does not itself require 了 (le).
Examples
既然已经迟到了，我索性不去了。
Jìrán yǐjīng chídào le, wǒ suǒxìng bú qù le.
Since I'm already late anyway, I might as well just not go.
Examples
既然已经迟到了，我索性不去了。
Jìrán yǐjīng chídào le, wǒ suǒxìng bú qù le.
Since I'm already late anyway, I might as well just not go.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say “might as well just” in Chinese with 索性?
Use the structure: Subj. + 索性 (suǒxìng) + Verb Phrase. For example: 既然已经迟到了，我索性不去了。 — “Since I'm already late anyway, I might as well just not go”.
What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?
既然已经迟到了，我索性不去了。 — “Since I'm already late anyway, I might as well just not go”.
Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?
This grammar rule is part of HSK 3.0 Levels 7–9.
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