Usage of 就此
The phrase 就此 is a formal expression used to indicate 'with this' or 'at this point' in a conversation or text. It often marks the conclusion of an event or a statement, signaling that no further discussion or action will follow.
Common contexts
就此 is frequently used in formal speeches, meetings, or written documents to close a topic or session, such as 就此结束 (end here). It can also introduce a topic or matter being discussed, as in 就此事 (regarding this matter).
Collocations and patterns
- 就此结束: to end here, commonly used to conclude meetings or speeches.
- 就此事: regarding this matter, used to specify the subject.
- 就此离开: to leave at this point, indicating departure without further comment.
Nuance and register
This phrase carries a formal and somewhat literary tone, making it more common in official or written Chinese rather than casual conversation. It implies a sense of finality or decisiveness.
Common confusion
Do not confuse 就此 with 就是 (meaning 'exactly' or 'just is'). 就此 specifically relates to 'with this' or 'at this point' and is not used as an intensifier.