HSK 6

X了就X了,(没)有⋯⋯

The structure X了就X了 - accepting a done deal

Explanation

This structure is used to express an attitude of accepting or not caring about something that has already happened (usually unfavorable). It means 'X has happened, so just let it be X'. Example: '坏了就坏了' means 'if it's broken, then it's broken', implying there's no need to worry too much. It is then usually followed by an explanatory clause like 'it's no big deal' or 'there's nothing to be sad about'.

Examples

坏了就坏了,有什么大不了的?
huàilejiùhuàileyǒushénmeliǎode
输了就输了,没有什么好难过的。
shūlejiùshūleméiyǒushénmehǎonánguòde

Learn “X了就X了,(没)有⋯⋯” effectively

The grammar point “X了就X了,(没)有⋯⋯” (The structure X了就X了 - accepting a done deal) 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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