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也就是说
Idiomyě jiù shì shuō
Description
“也就是说”用来解释前面的话，让别人更容易懂。
"也就是说" is used to explain the previous statement, making it easier for others to understand.
我们常常在换一种说法的时候用它。
We often use it when we want to say something in a different way.
Meanings
也就是说yě jiù shì shuō
that is to say; in other words
他今天没来，也就是说他生病了。
He didn't come today, which means he is sick.
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Notes
- Etymology
literally '也 (also) + 就是 (namely) + 说 (say),' meaning 'that is to say.'
- Nuance
introduces a restatement or conclusion; often followed by a clearer explanation.
In videos
“也就是说在1970年到1994年出生的、并且有伴侣的人中，”
“也就是说我觉得我什么时候出去都可以，”
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