Chinese Grammar
X 就是 Y (definition / equivalence)
Used to define a term inline. Common in teaching-register Chinese. Compare with 'X 即 Y' (more written/formal).
Example Sentences
跑进两个小时，就是体育界的一个梦。
'前所未有'就是以前从来没有过。
'保持者'就是拿着这个纪录的人。
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