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

Tā jiùshì wǒ de lǎoshī.
He is precisely my teacher.
Wǒ jiùshì bù xiǎng qù.
I just don't want to go.
Jiùshì xià yǔ wǒ yě yào qù.
Even if it rains, I'm still going.
Wèntí jiùshì qián bù gòu.
The problem is simply that there's not enough money.

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