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X就X（点儿）吧 for “So What, That’s Fine”

Use X就X（点儿）吧, as in 贵就贵点儿吧, to accept a downside and move on.

Pattern

X + 就 + X（+ 点儿）+ 吧

Repeat the same word around 就 to say “so be it”: you accept the problem because something else matters more.

这件衣服贵就贵点儿吧，质量好。

When to use X就X（点儿）吧 for “So What, That’s Fine”

Put the same word on both sides of 就 and end with 吧: 贵就贵吧, 远就远吧. It means “if it’s expensive, then let it be expensive”, in other words, “fine, I can live with that.”

这件衣服贵就贵点儿吧，质量好，能穿很多年。

So this top is a bit pricey. That’s fine; it’s good quality and will last for years.

慢就慢点儿吧，安全最重要。

So it’s a little slow. Never mind; safety comes first.

这个菜辣就辣点儿吧，我能吃。

This dish is a bit spicy, but that’s OK. I can handle it.

他不来就不来吧，我们自己去。

If he won’t come, fine. We’ll go by ourselves.

Common traps

  • Use the same word on both sides of 就: 贵就贵点儿吧, not 贵就便宜吧.
  • Add 点儿 only after adjectives; don’t say 去就去点儿吧.
  • Keep 吧: without it, a line like 去就去 can sound sharp or defiant instead of relaxed.

Targeted drill

Practice this exact pattern before moving on.

房间小就小 吧，我们只住两天

So the room is a bit small. That’s fine; we’re only staying two days
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