HSK 6
就是说/这就是说
就是说 / 这就是说 – that is to say, meaning
Explanation
The structures '就是说' and '这就是说' are used to explain, clarify or summarize something just said. '就是说' is usually used at the start of a sentence, while '这就是说' is a bit more emphatic. For example, '就是说，他是一个不诚实的人' means 'That is to say, he is a dishonest person'. You can use them when you want to rephrase your idea to make it easier to understand.
Examples
Learn “就是说/这就是说” effectively
The grammar point “就是说/这就是说” (就是说 / 这就是说 – that is to say, meaning) 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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