就 jiù
then / just / exactly / right away
就 (jiù) means "then / just / exactly / right away" in Chinese and is one of the highest-frequency words in the Speak1000 curriculum.
How to use 就
就是
exactly / precisely
就好了
that would be fine
就要___了
about to ___
一___就___
as soon as ___, then ___
就知道___
all you know is ___
Words used with 就
一
yī
one / as soon as (in this pattern)
下班
xiàbān
to get off work
跳舞
tiàowǔ
to dance
电影院
diànyǐngyuàn
movie theater, cinema
门口
ménkǒu
entrance, doorway
Frequently asked questions
What does 就 (jiù) mean in Chinese?
就 (jiù) means "then / just / exactly / right away" in Chinese. 就 (jiù) means "then / just / exactly / right away" in Chinese and is one of the highest-frequency words in the Speak1000 curriculum.
How do you use 就 in a sentence?
The core pattern is "就是" (exactly / precisely). Once you know this block, you can reuse it with many other words to build full sentences.
What words are commonly used with 就?
Common words that pair with 就 include 一. Learning these together helps you build complete, natural sentences instead of isolated vocabulary.
What is the difference between 就 (jiù) and 了 (le)?
Both are high-frequency Chinese words taught early in Speak1000. 就 means "then / just / exactly / right away"; 了 means "(perfective) / (change of state)". The fastest way to tell them apart is to hear each one used in real sentences — our free lessons drill every word in context so the contrast becomes natural.
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Why this concept matters
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