<p>"就“ and "便" almost has the same meaning. But it's a lot common to use "就" in speaking. And it's not a region issue.</p>

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Hello Magic and welcome to Chinese Language and Usage! :D Your answer is a bit short, do you mind expanding a bit? It's ok and actually it would improve its quality if you explained in what cases 就 or 便 are used and why and also about that region issue. :)
Alenanno
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<p>As a native speaker, I certainly never encounter anyone from any part of the mainland who uses "便" in colloquial language frequently, if ever. I'd say "便" is basically a written equivalent of "就".</p>

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<p>就 and 便 are synonymous in many sentences:</p>

<blockquote>
  <p>这儿（就、便）是我们的学校。<br>
  我看了报纸（就、便）扔了。<br>
  如果你去，我（就、便）不去了。</p>
</blockquote>

<p>I believe that 便 is more formal than 就; I've seen it in writing but never heard it in speech. However, my Chinese experience is mostly limited to the south, and 
perhaps it's common in other regions.</p>

<p>Is 便 a common subsitute for 就 in certain parts of China? In places where 便 is common, can it be used everywhere that 就 is used? Are there sentences where 就 is appropriate but 便 is not?</p>

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Where did you see it written?
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@trideceth12 I don't have citations at hand, but it's pretty common in Chinese short stories and novels.
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Does the use of 就 and 便 vary by region?
# Does the use of 就 and 便 vary by region?

(Asked by: username_0 on 2012-03-09)

就 and 便 are synonymous in many sentences:

> 这儿（就、便）是我们的学校。  
> 我看了报纸（就、便）扔了。  
> 如果你去，我（就、便）不去了。

I believe that 便 is more formal than 就; I've seen it in writing but never heard it in speech. However, my Chinese experience is mostly limited to the south, and
perhaps it's common in other regions.

Is 便 a common subsitute for 就 in certain parts of China? In places where 便 is common, can it be used everywhere that 就 is used? Are there sentences where 就 is appropriate but 便 is not?

**Tags:** word-choice, synonyms, topolect

> **Comments:**
> **username_1**: Where did you see it written?  
> **username_0**: @trideceth12 I don't have citations at hand, but it's pretty common in Chinese short stories and novels.  

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### Answer by username_4 on 2012-03-09. Score: 3 | Accepted answer

As a native speaker, I certainly never encounter anyone from any part of the mainland who uses "便" in colloquial language frequently, if ever. I'd say "便" is basically a written equivalent of "就".


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### Answer by username_2 on 2012-03-12. Score: 2

"就“ and "便" almost has the same meaning. But it's a lot common to use "就" in speaking. And it's not a region issue.

> **Comments:**
> **username_3**: Hello username_2 and welcome to Chinese Language and Usage! :D Your answer is a bit short, do you mind expanding a bit? It's ok and actually it would improve its quality if you explained in what cases 就 or 便 are used and why and also about that region issue. :)  

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