HSK 7
⋯⋯，也就是说⋯⋯
The structure "也就是说" used to restate what was just said
Explanation
The structure '也就是说' is used to restate a previously expressed idea more clearly or more understandably. It is equivalent to the phrases 'that is to say', 'in other words' in English. Typically, the part after '也就是说' clarifies or emphasizes the meaning of the preceding part. For example: '这是我的决定，也就是说不关你的事' (This is my decision, that is to say, it's none of your business).
Examples
Learn “⋯⋯，也就是说⋯⋯” effectively
The grammar point “⋯⋯，也就是说⋯⋯” (The structure "也就是说" used to restate what was just said) 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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