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The structure （要+）动词+就+动词+个+补语 is commonly used in Chinese to express a strong intention or a decisive action regarding a specific activity. This construction emphasizes the idea of doing something thoroughly or to the fullest extent.
要 (yào): This word means "to want" or "to need." It can be included at the beginning of the structure to indicate a desire or intention to perform the action.
动词 (dòngcí): This is the main verb that indicates the action you want to take.
就 (jiù): This word serves as a connector that implies immediacy or certainty in the action that follows.
动词 (dòngcí): A repetition of the verb, which reinforces the action being taken.
个 (gè): This is a measure word that is often used in Chinese to quantify nouns, but in this structure, it serves to emphasize the action.
补语 (bǔyǔ): This is a complement that provides additional information about the action, often indicating the extent or manner of the action.
要玩儿就玩儿个痛快，别总想工作。
Translation: "If you want to play, then play to your heart's content; don't always think about work."
Here, the speaker emphasizes that if one chooses to play, they should do so fully and without reservations.
喝就喝个够，今天不醉不回家。
Translation: "If you're going to drink, then drink enough; today, we won't go home until we're drunk."
This example stresses the idea of drinking to the fullest extent, highlighting a commitment to enjoying the experience.
This grammatical structure is effective for expressing a strong commitment to an action, encouraging the listener to engage fully in the activity at hand. It is commonly used in conversational Chinese to convey a sense of urgency or intensity regarding actions.