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    Expressing 'in this way' or 'thus' with 这样 (zhèyàng)

    Manner & Method
    Topic & Focus

    Structure

    就 + 这样

    Explanation

    这样 (zhèyàng) is an adjective or adverb meaning 'in this way,' 'like this,' or 'thus.' It refers to the manner or state of something just described or demonstrated. The phrase 就这样 means 'just like that' and is often used to sum up a situation.

    Examples

    • 你不能这样对待别人。

      Nǐ bù néng zhèyàng duìdài biérén.

      You can't treat other people like this.

    • 事情就这样结束了，谁也没再提起。

      Shìqíng jiù zhèyàng jiéshù le, shéi yě méi zài tíqǐ.

      The matter ended just like that, and no one brought it up again.

    • 这样做会更省时间。

      Zhèyàng zuò huì gèng shěng shíjiān.

      Doing it this way will save more time.

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