Chinese

就是

jiùshì
to be precisely; to be none other than; it is ... that
  • HSK 3
  • TOCFL 6
  • 94

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  • characterChinese就 “to approach; to move towards”
    • ideaChinese享 “to enjoy”
    • ideaChinese京 “capital (city)”
  • characterChinese是 “this; this thing”

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