就 … 来说 (as far as … goes) · 就⋯⋯(来说 / 而言)
An affordable price is one aspect
- A buyer has checked the price but not tested the item. 就价格来说，不贵。 — As far as the price goes, it is not expensive.
- The evaluation concerns price. Quality, durability and whether the item meets the buyer’s need remain separate questions.
An affordable price is one aspect
- A buyer has checked the price but not tested the item. with respect to / then (context)就price价格speaking of / from that angle来说，not不expensive贵。 — As far as the price goes, it is not expensive.
- The evaluation concerns price. Quality, durability and whether the item meets the buyer’s need remain separate questions.
The price is low, although quality is still untested. What does 就价格来说，不贵。 communicate?
The comment applies to price specifically. A good price does not prove good quality. This 就 limits scope rather than meaning then or immediately.
Frame an aspect before its comment
- Use 就 + aspect + 来说，comment. 就价格来说 selects price as the angle for 不贵.
- 就质量来说，还需要检查。 — As far as quality goes, it still needs checking. A different aspect needs its own evidence.
as for就price价格speaking of来说，not不expensive贵。
Frame an aspect before its comment
- Use with respect to / then (context)就 + aspect + speaking of / from that angle来说，comment. with respect to / then (context)就price价格speaking of / from that angle来说 selects price as the angle for not不expensive贵.
- with respect to / then (context)就quality质量speaking of / from that angle来说，still / also还to need需要inspection检查。 — As far as quality goes, it still needs checking. A different aspect needs its own evidence.
as for就price价格speaking of来说，not不expensive贵。
Use this lesson’s target form 就 in the demonstrated sentence: As far as price goes, it's not expensive: ____ 价格来说，不贵。
就 + X + 来说 = as far as X goes: 就价格来说,不贵.
Split an overall choice into aspects
- Price: not expensive. Quality: not yet tested. Delivery: takes a week. These three comments can all be true of the same item.
- A favourable price does not cancel the unknown quality or the wait. Combine the relevant facts before deciding whether to buy.
In 就价格来说，不贵, what role does 就 have?
就…来说 limits the comment to one aspect.
Match each stated aspect to its evidence in this purchase case.
The three comments address separate aspects of the same item.
Contrast an aspect with a person
- 就价格来说，不贵。 frames the price aspect. 对我而言，还是太贵。 frames my judgement given my situation.
- Those comments need not conflict: a price can compare well with similar goods and still exceed a person’s budget. The reference for the judgement matters.
Contrast an aspect with a person
- with respect to / then (context)就price价格speaking of / from that angle来说，not不expensive贵。 frames the price aspect. to / towards / correct对I / me我(typically preceded by 就……而言，or / still还是太贵。 frames my judgement given my situation.
- Those comments need not conflict: a price can compare well with similar goods and still exceed a person’s budget. The reference for the judgement matters.
就…来说 narrows the comment to a single angle.
Yes — 就质量来说 (as far as quality goes).
The sentence proves the product has good quality.
A good price does not prove good quality. This 就 limits scope rather than meaning then or immediately. The comment applies to price specifically.
A comparatively low price must fit every buyer’s budget.
A price evaluation and a personal budget are separate; a buyer may still find it too expensive.
The other 就 needs its own context
- 我吃完饭就走。 — I will leave after finishing the meal. Here 就 connects events; it does not frame the meal’s price or quality.
- In 就价格来说, read 就 with 价格来说. Do not assign “immediately” to this scope phrase just because another use of 就 can concern timing.
The other with respect to / then (context)就 needs its own context
- I / me我吃完饭with respect to / then (context)就to walk走。 — I will leave after finishing the meal. Here with respect to / then (context)就 connects events; it does not frame the meal’s price or quality.
- In with respect to / then (context)就price价格speaking of / from that angle来说, read with respect to / then (context)就 with price价格speaking of / from that angle来说. Do not assign “immediately” to this scope phrase just because another use of with respect to / then (context)就 can concern timing.
In 我吃完饭就走, what is the relevant role of 就?
This sentence connects finishing the meal with leaving, rather than framing a price or quality aspect.
Keep the comment within its angle
- Identify the aspect after 就, then its particular evaluation. Check price, quality and delivery separately.
- A favourable comment on one angle does not prove an overall recommendation, everyone’s agreement or a rapid sequence of events.
Read the full reference: HSK 5 grammar — Prepositions.
Keep the comment within its angle
- Identify the aspect after with respect to / then (context)就, then its particular evaluation. Check price, quality and delivery separately.
- A favourable comment on one angle does not prove an overall recommendation, everyone’s agreement or a rapid sequence of events.
Read the full reference: HSK 5 grammar — Prepositions.