Condensed Complex Phrases - 一……就……
紧缩复句 — 一……就……
Here we deal with complex sentences (复句): how to link two propositions (cause, condition, contrast, purpose, etc).
Elements
一……就……
How to use it
- Start with a model phrase like 就是 (is) and replace only the variable information.
- Copy a model phrase (就是) and replace the subject/object/time while keeping the same structure.
- Context: especially in explanations and arguments.
Examples
就是
jiù shì
is
就要
jiù yào
is left
就这样
jiù zhèyàng
It's like that
就好
jiù hǎo
That's all
Notes and exceptions
- 就 — Consequence/ immediacy: Very versatile
- often with conditional or rapidity structures (一…就…).
Common mistakes
- Check the order of elements before speaking or writing.
- Use a complete phrase to validate the structure in a real context.
Practice quiz
Choose the best option for each sentence, then submit to view the correction.
1. ____是
(is)
2. ____要
(is left)
3. ____这样
(It's like that)
4. ____好
(That's all)