Decoded Slug: 就此 (jiùcǐ) - Thus, henceforth
Mandarin Grammar Point
就此 (jiùcǐ) - Thus, henceforth
就此 (jiùcǐ) - Thus, henceforth
Short explanation:
Used to indicate that something will continue as it is from this point on.
Formation:
Subject + Verb/Action + 就此 + Verb/Outcome
Examples:
在那次会议之后，我们就此决定了开发新产品的计划。
Zài nà cì huìyì zhīhòu, wǒmen jiùcǐ juédìng le kāifā xīn chǎnpǐn de jìhuà.
After that meeting, we thus decided on the plan to develop a new product.
他就此决定放弃他的音乐事业，成为一名电脑程序员。
Tā jiùcǐ juédìng fàngqì tā de yīnyuè shìyè, chéngwéi yī míng diànnǎo chéngxù yuán.
He henceforth decided to give up his music career and become a computer programmer.
我父母并不支持我的决定，但我已经就此决定要去留学。
Wǒ fùmǔ bìng bù zhīchí wǒ de juédìng, dàn wǒ yǐjīng jiùcǐ juédìng yào qù liúxué.
My parents do not support my decision, but I have henceforth decided to go abroad to study.
他就此决定改变他的生活方式，更健康地生活。
Tā jiùcǐ juédìng gǎibiàn tā de shēnghuó fāngshì, gèng jiànkāng de shēnghuó.
He thus decided to change his lifestyle to live a healthier life.
Long explanation:
The Mandarin Chinese phrase '就此 (jiùcǐ)' is used as an adverb to mean 'thus', 'henceforth', or 'from this point on'. It expresses the idea that a certain situation or condition will remain as it is, or a certain action or behavior will continue from this time forward. It is often used in formal or literary contexts.