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The phrase "也就是说" is formed by sequentially combining the character 也 (meaning "also"), the character 就 (meaning "then" or "just"), and the character 说 (meaning "say"). This fixed structure uses 也 to introduce an additive point, 就 to establish a logical or immediate connection, and 说 to denote the act of speaking, resulting in a conjunction that prefaces a restatement or explanation.

Example Sentences Hide

也就是说，我们明天放假。

Yě jiù shì shuō, wǒmen míngtiān fàngjià.

That is to say, we have a day off tomorrow.

也就是说，你需要重新做这个作业。

Yě jiù shì shuō, nǐ xūyào chóngxīn zuò zhège zuòyè.

In other words, you need to redo this assignment.

这个计划的核心问题就是成本太高，也就是说，我们负担不起。

Zhège jìhuà de héxīn wèntí jiùshì chéngběn tài gāo, yě jiù shì shuō, wǒmen fùdān bù qǐ.

The core problem of this plan is the cost is too high, which means we cannot afford it.

根据合同条款，逾期交货将面临罚款，也就是说，我们必须准时完成。

Gēnjù hétong tiáokuǎn, yúqī jiāohuò jiāng miànlín fákuǎn, yě jiù shì shuō, wǒmen bìxū zhǔnshí wánchéng.

According to the contract terms, late delivery will incur a penalty, that is to say, we must finish on time.

他的理论彻底推翻了之前的假设，也就是说，整个研究领域需要新的基础。

Tā de lǐlùn chèdǐ tuīfān le zhīqián de jiǎshè, yě jiù shì shuō, zhěnggè yánjiū lǐngyù xūyào xīn de jīchǔ.

His theory completely overturned the previous assumption, which means the entire research field needs a new foundation.

Word Definition - 也就是说

yě jiù shì shuō in other words; that is to say; so; thus

Individual Character Details

也 yě, yě
就 jiù
是 shì, shì
说 shuì, shuō, shuō