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Character

就

jiù HSK 4
就 jiù HSK 4
  • 1. to move close to; to approach
  • 2. to engage in; to start (an occupation or task)
  • 3. to be subjected to; to receive (an action)
  • 4. to accomplish; to conclude; to be settled
  • 5. to eat or drink (staple food or alcohol) together with side dishes or snacks
  • 6. to go to; to arrive at
  • 7. ① taking advantage of (the current opportunity); by means of (sometimes used with 着). ② indicating the object of an action or the scope of a topic
  • 8. indicates that something happened or ended early
  • 9. indicates a natural outcome under a certain condition (often preceded by 只要, 要是, 既然, etc.)
  • 10. emphasizes affirmation; indicates the fact is exactly so or one's will is firm and unchangeable
  • 11. only; merely; just (and no other)
  • 12. used between two identical words or phrases to express tolerance or acceptance
  • 13. indicates a comparatively large quantity, high frequency, or strong ability
  • 14. concessive conjunction equivalent to 就是; even if
  • 15. a surname
  • 16. indicates something is about to happen very soon
  • 17. indicates that successive events follow one immediately after another
Words using 就 as jiù (18)
  • 1 就是 jiù shì — exactly, precisely HSK 4
    • 就 adds emphasis and immediacy, meaning 'precisely; exactly'
    • 是 the copula 'to be; is', provides affirmation
    Example

    这就是我想要的。

    zhè jiù shì wǒ xiǎng yào de

    This is exactly what I want.

  • 2 就业 jiù yè — employment; to get a job HSK 5
    • 就 to engage in; to pursue; to undertake
    • 业 occupation; profession; job
    Example

    她毕业后顺利就业了。

    tā bì yè hòu shùn lì jiù yè le

    She successfully found employment after graduation.

  • 3 成就 chéng jiù — achievement HSK 5
    • 成 completion, success
    • 就 accomplishment, attainment
    Example

    这是我一生中最大的成就。

    zhè shì wǒ yì shēng zhōng zuì dà de chéng jiù

    This is the greatest achievement of my life.

  • 4 就算 jiù suàn — even if HSK 6
    • 就 contributes to the concessive/hypothetical meaning
    • 算 contributes the sense of 'supposing' or 'considering'
    Example

    就算下雨，我也要去。

    jiù suàn xià yǔ wǒ yě yào qù

    Even if it rains, I will still go.

  • 5 就读 jiù dú — to attend school; to study at HSK 6
    • 就 indicates approaching or going to (a place for study); conveys enrollment
    • 读 to read; to study; represents the academic activity
    Example

    我的女儿在这所学校就读。

    wǒ de nǚ ér zài zhè suǒ xué xiào jiù dú

    My daughter studies at this school.

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  • 6 将就 jiāng jiù — make do with HSK 7
    • 将 to handle, to manage (a situation)
    • 就 to accommodate, to adapt to (circumstances)
    Example

    这个房间虽然小，但我们可以将就一下。

    zhè ge fáng jiān suī rán xiǎo dàn wǒ men kě yǐ jiāng jiù yī xià

    Although this room is small, we can make do with it.

  • 7 就任 jiù rèn — to assume office HSK 7
    • 就 to proceed to, to approach
    • 任 office, position, post
    Example

    新校长昨天正式就任。

    xīn xiào zhǎng zuó tiān zhèng shì jiù rèn

    The new principal officially assumed office yesterday.

  • 8 就医 jiù yī — to see a doctor HSK 7
    • 就 to go to, to approach, to seek
    • 医 medical treatment, doctor
    Example

    他生病了，需要马上就医。

    tā shēng bìng le xū yào mǎ shàng jiù yī

    He is sick and needs to see a doctor immediately.

  • 9 就地 jiù dì — on the spot HSK 7
    • 就 right away, immediately at
    • 地 place, spot, location
    Example

    受伤的士兵就地接受治疗。

    shòu shāng de shì bīng jiù dì jiē shòu zhì liáo

    The injured soldiers received treatment on the spot.

  • 10 就座 jiù zuò — to take one's seat HSK 7
    • 就 to approach, to move toward
    • 座 seat
    Example

    请大家就座，会议马上开始。

    qǐng dà jiā jiù zuò huì yì mǎ shàng kāi shǐ

    Please everyone take your seats, the meeting will begin shortly.

  • 11 就此 jiù cǐ — thereupon HSK 7
    • 就 immediately, then (indicates consequence or transition)
    • 此 this (refers to the current point or situation)
    Example

    我们就此告别。

    wǒ men jiù cǐ gào bié

    We bid farewell at this point.

  • 12 就绪 jiù xù — be ready HSK 7
    • 就 attaining/reaching (a state)
    • 绪 state/condition of readiness
    Example

    一切准备就绪，我们可以出发了。

    yī qiè zhǔn bèi jiù xù wǒ men kě yǐ chū fā le

    Everything is ready, we can depart now.

  • 13 就职 jiù zhí — to take office HSK 7
    • 就 to assume, to approach
    • 职 position, post, office
    Example

    新市长将于下周就职。

    xīn shì zhǎng jiāng yú xià zhōu jiù zhí

    The new mayor will take office next week.

  • 14 就诊 jiù zhěn — to see a doctor HSK 7
    • 就 to approach, to seek
    • 诊 medical examination, diagnosis
    Example

    他感冒了，应该去医院就诊。

    tā gǎn mào le yīng gāi qù yī yuàn jiù zhěn

    He has a cold and should go to the hospital to see a doctor.

  • 15 就近 jiù jìn — nearby HSK 7
    • 就 approaching, moving toward
    • 近 near, close
    Example

    学生可以就近入学。

    xué shēng kě yǐ jiù jìn rù xué

    Students can enroll in nearby schools.

  • 16 就餐 jiù cān — to dine HSK 7
    • 就 to proceed to; to engage in
    • 餐 meal
    Example

    客人们正在酒店就餐。

    kè rén men zhèng zài jiǔ diàn jiù cān

    The guests are dining at the hotel.

  • 17 迁就 qiān jiù — to accommodate; to yield to HSK 7
    • 迁 to move, shift (one's position or stance)
    • 就 to go along with, approach (someone's wishes)
    Example

    她总是迁就别人，从不考虑自己。

    tā zǒng shì qiān jiù bié rén cóng bù kǎo lǜ zì jǐ

    She always accommodates others, never considering herself.

  • 18 造就 zào jiù — to create; to cultivate; to develop; to shape HSK 7
    • 造 to make; to create; to build
    • 就 to accomplish; to achieve; to bring about
    Example

    艰苦的环境造就了他坚强的性格。

    jiān kǔ de huán jìng zào jiù le tā jiān qiáng de xìng gé

    The harsh environment shaped his strong character.

Structure & writing
就 jiù — to move close to; to approach

就 is not used as a component in any other character.

consists of

1 京 jīng — capital city of a country
京 is a component in 8 characters
HSK 2
就 jiù to move close to; to approach
HSK 3
凉 liáng cool; slightly cold (of weather, milder than 冷)
HSK 4
惊 jīng （of mules, horses, etc.）to bolt out of control in fright 景 jǐng situation; circumstance 谅 liàng to understand and forgive
HSK 6
晾 liàng to dry clothes in the sun or in a ventilated place
HSK 7
掠 lüè to plunder; to seize by force 鲸 jīng whale (large marine mammal)
2 尤 yóu — exceptional; outstanding
尤 is a component in 6 characters
HSK 2
就 jiù to move close to; to approach
HSK 4
优 yōu excellent; superior (opposite of 劣) 扰 rǎo to disturb, to disrupt
HSK 5
犹 yóu (lit.) just like; as if
HSK 6
忧 yōu sad; melancholy
HSK 7
稽 jī to stay; to tarry

Stroke order