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in other words

Character Composition


Characters

Pinyin

jiu4shi4shuo1 • jiùshìshuō

Meaning


Primary

in other words

Alternatives

that is, namely

Mnemonic


When we say the phrase 就是说 in other words, we will 就 at once 是 be 说 speaking those other words that describe the matter.

Usage


他 说 他 不来, 就是说 我们 得 自己 去。

He said he isn't coming; in other words, we have to go by ourselves.

我们 要 搭 六点 的 车, 就是说 得 早点 出门。

We need to catch the six o'clock train, which means we have to leave early.

这 件 事 很 重要, 就是说 我们 要 认真 处理。

This matter is important; in other words, we need to handle it carefully.

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