HSK 6
动词+什么（就）是什么
The structure '动词+什么（就）是什么' to express compliance or rebuttal
Explanation
This structure is used to say that someone gets whatever they want, or to rebut the idea that everything is that simple. It usually goes with the word '就' to emphasize agreement or rebuttal in a decisive way. For example, '你说什么是什么' means 'whatever you say goes' to express compliance, while '你想什么就是什么' in a question carries a rebutting nuance, asserting that you can't just have it your way.
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The grammar point “动词+什么（就）是什么” (The structure '动词+什么（就）是什么' to express compliance or rebuttal) is one of the key structures at HSK 6. To use it fluently, you need to understand the contexts where it's used and practice regularly.
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