HSK 7

所谓⋯⋯ 就是⋯⋯

所谓⋯⋯ 就是⋯⋯ (The so-called... is precisely...)

Explanation

This is a structure used to explain or clarify a concept, usually with an emphatic implication, sometimes with a tone of skepticism or disagreement. '所谓' (suǒwèi) means 'the so-called', '就是' (jiùshì) means 'is precisely'. This structure is often used to redefine or give a more specific understanding of a previously mentioned term. For example: '所谓家具就是这几把椅子' (The so-called furniture in the room is precisely these few chairs) shows the contrast between the ordinary concept of 'furniture' and the reality of only a few shabby chairs.

Examples

房内没有一样值钱的东西,所谓家具就是这几把椅子。
fángnèiméiyǒuyàngzhíqiándedōngsuǒwèijiājiùshìzhèzi
他所谓的好家庭就是住在一栋大房子里,妻子穿着漂亮的衣服。
suǒwèidehǎojiātíngjiùshìzhùzàidòngfángzichuānzhepiàoliangdefu

Learn “所谓⋯⋯ 就是⋯⋯” effectively

The grammar point “所谓⋯⋯ 就是⋯⋯” (所谓⋯⋯ 就是⋯⋯ (The so-called... is precisely...)) is one of the key structures at HSK 7. To use it fluently, you need to understand the contexts where it's used and practice regularly.

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