How to Write 就
The character 就 (jiù) is written with 12 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 尢 is one of its key components.
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Meaning & Pronunciation
就 is pronounced jiù in Mandarin Chinese. It means just; then; at once; right away.
As an HSK Level 1 character, 就 is among the first characters beginners learn.
Common Words with 就
就是
jiù shì
exactly; precisely; even if
就要
jiù yào
be about to; be going to
就在
jiù zài
right at; is located at
Example Sentences
他就是我的老师。
tā jiù shì wǒ de lǎo shī
He is my teacher.
火车就要开了。
huǒ chē jiù yào kāi le
The train is about to leave.
书就在桌子上。
shū jiù zài zhuō zi shàng
The book is right on the table.
Similar Characters
尴
gān
Practice Writing 就 (jiù)
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