說...就... indicates immediate transition: as soon as one decides/says/initiates, action follows quickly.
Low-delay linkage - minimal gap between trigger and action
Volitional decisiveness - often highlights determination
Colloquial efficiency - frequent in spoken planning
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Not every 就 means immediacy
- Here immediacy comes from context + structure.
Trigger and result should be tightly connected
- Avoid weak relation.
Tone may sound assertive
- Use appropriately in interpersonal contexts.
He leaves as soon as he says so.
You do it right when you decide, very efficient.
She changes it as soon as she decides, no delay.
We start immediately once agreed.
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