就是

jiùshì
adverb HSK 3 #152

Meanings

  1. 1 exactly; precisely; that is
  2. 2 even if; even though
  3. 3 just; merely; nothing but

Examples

HSK 1
Tā jiùshì wǒ de lǎoshī.
He is precisely my teacher.
HSK 1
Wǒ jiùshì bù xiǎng qù.
I just don't want to go.
HSK 1
Jiùshì xiàyǔ wǒ yě yào qù.
Even if it rains, I'm still going.

Tips

grammar
就是 has multiple uses: (1) emphasis - 就是老板 (He IS the boss); (2) concession - 就是...... (even if...still...); (3) 'the thing is' - 就是有点 (it's just a bit expensive).
usage
In casual speech, 就是 is a common filler, like 'well' or 'you know': 就是! (Exactly! / That's what I'm saying!)

Stroke Order

jiù
shì