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HSK 5

说A就A

Structure '说A就A' - Do as soon as said

Explanation

The structure '说A就A' is used to emphasize an action carried out immediately and without hesitation once decided. 'A' is often a verb (like 走, 干). In the example '说走就走', it means 'say go and go right away' - showing decisiveness and spontaneity. This structure often carries a strong, resolute tone.

Examples

为什么人生需要有一次说走就走的旅行？
wèishénmerénshēngxūyàoyǒuyícìshuōzǒujiùzǒudelǚxíng？
说干就干，只有干才能找到办法。
shuōgānjiùgān，zhǐyǒugàncáinéngzhǎodàobànfǎ。

Learn “说A就A” effectively

The grammar point “说A就A” (Structure '说A就A' - Do as soon as said) is one of the key structures at HSK 5. To use it fluently, you need to understand the contexts where it's used and practice regularly.

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