HSK 4

让/叫你X你就X

The structure '让/叫 you X then you X' (Commanding, demanding)

Explanation

This structure is used to command or demand that someone do exactly what one says, usually carrying a strong tone (语气) and not wanting the other person to ask further or object. It expresses impatience (不耐烦) or a wish to end the topic (话题) quickly. You can use either '让' or '叫'; after it (后面) comes the same verb repeated.

Examples

让你做你就做,别多问了。
ràngzuòjiùzuòbiéduōwènle
叫你吃你就吃,其他的你别管。
jiàochījiùchīdebiéguǎn
计你安静你就安静,别那么多话。
ānjìngjiùānjìngbiémeduōhuà

Learn “让/叫你X你就X” effectively

The grammar point “让/叫你X你就X” (The structure '让/叫 you X then you X' (Commanding, demanding)) is one of the key structures at HSK 4. To use it fluently, you need to understand the contexts where it's used and practice regularly.

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