Definition
这就是说 is a fixed conjunction phrase meaning 'in other words' or 'that is to say'. It is used to rephrase or clarify a previous statement, often introducing a simpler or more direct explanation. The literal translation ('this then says') is misleading; learners should treat it as a discourse marker for paraphrasing.
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in other wordsthat is to say
Examples
- ，这就是说，。Tā bú shì yí gè hǎo xuéshēng, zhè, tā jīngcháng táokè.He is not a good student; in other words, he often skips class.
- ，这就是说，。Zhège jìhuà xūyào gèng duō zījīn, zhè, wǒmen děi zhǎo tóuzīrén.This plan needs more funding; that is to say, we need to find investors.
- ，这就是说，。Tā jùjué le yāoqǐng, zhè, tā bù xiǎng qù.She declined the invitation; in other words, she doesn't want to go.
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