HSK 7-9 Fixed Formulas

Fixed Formulas - X就X个Y

— X就X个Y

Understand the use of X就X个Y and their placement in the sentence.

Elements

X就X个Y

How to use it

  • For , take a model sentence like 就是 (it is) and replace only the variable information.
  • For , take a model sentence like 一个人 (one, keep the people) and replace only the variable information.
  • Context: Especially for explanation and argumentation.

Examples

就是

jiù shì

it is

一个人

yī gè rén

one/guard the people

就要

jiù yào

it remains

就这样

jiù zhèyàng

It's like that

Notes and exceptions

  • 就 — Consequence / immediacy: Very versatile
  • often with conditional or rapid structures (一…就…).

Common mistakes

  • Check the order of elements before speaking or writing.
  • Use a complete sentence 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

(it is)

2. 一____人

(one/guard the people)

3. ____要

(it remains)

4. ____这样

(It's like that)