就
jiù
Description
“就”是很常用的一个字，可以表示很快、马上要做某事，比如“我就来”。
"就" is a very common character that can indicate doing something quickly or immediately, for example, "我就来" (I'll come right away).
它还可以表示“只有”或者用来连接两件事，说明前面的条件一发生，后面就出现结果。
It can also mean "only" or be used to connect two events, showing that once the first condition happens, the result follows immediately.
Meanings
就jiù
at once; right away; soon
我马上就到。
I'll be there right away.
就jiù
then (indicating a result or sequence)
你来，我们就走。
If you come, we'll leave.
就jiù
only; just (limiting amount)
我就有十块钱。
I only have ten yuan.
Related words
Notes
- Nuance
就 stresses that something happens sooner or easier than expected; 才 stresses later or harder.
- Usage
就 often pairs with 一...就... meaning 'as soon as' one thing happens, another follows.
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