Hanzi sentence loop
就 - jiù
then; just; exactly; used for emphasis. Learn the character inside a sentence before pretending one square is a lesson.
“”。 就任 is a common expression.
就 in a real sentence
“”。 就任 is a common expression.Read 就 inside a short line first. Isolated character memorization is where motivation goes to nap.
Reading supports
Use these after the first listen. Pinyin is scaffolding; English is context; neither should become a sofa.
How to read 就
Click 就 to hear Mandarin pronunciation. Use the example words before memorizing it in isolation.
| Hanzi | 就 |
|---|---|
| Traditional | 就 |
| Pinyin | jiù |
| English | then; just; exactly; used for emphasis |
| Radical hint | 尢 |
Short sentences you can say today
Sentence reps
Practice 就 in sentences
Do not memorize 就 as a lonely square. Hear a short sentence, log it, then recall the meaning.
Common words with this character
to take office; to assume a post
to act as companion
at one's convenience; while one is at it
to be brought up to one's mouth
Mistake warning
Do not memorize 就 only as an isolated symbol. Read it inside words like 就任 and 就伴 first, then come back to the single-character pronunciation.