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就绪 (jiù xù) — Chinese word meaning

HSK 7

就绪 (jiù xù) is a Chinese word: be ready. This page shows its pinyin, translation, example sentences, character breakdown, decomposition, and HSK level.

Meaning of 就绪

动 dòng verb

be ready

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.

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Word breakdown

就 jiù — attaining/reaching (a state)

Words with this character (17)
  • 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.

  • 13 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.

  • 14 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.

  • 15 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.

  • 16 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.

  • 17 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.

绪 xù — state/condition of readiness

Words with this character (2)
  • 1 情绪 qíng xù — emotion HSK 5
    • 情 feeling, emotion
    • 绪 state of mind, thread of thought
    Example

    他的情绪很不稳定。

    tā de qíng xù hěn bù wěn dìng

    His emotions are very unstable.

  • 2 思绪 sī xù — train of thought HSK 7
    • 思 thought, thinking
    • 绪 thread, continuous flow
    Example

    她的思绪被突然的电话打断了。

    tā de sī xù bèi tū rán de diàn huà dǎ duàn le

    Her train of thought was interrupted by a sudden phone call.

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

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

consists of

1.1 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)
1.2 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

2 绪 xù — the beginning or starting point of something (originally the end of a silk thread)

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

consists of

2.1 纟 sī — silk/thread radical
纟 is a component in 67 characters
HSK 1
给 gěi to give; to hand over to someone
HSK 2
红 hóng red (color like fresh blood) 绍 shào to continue, to carry on 绿 lǜ green (color, like flourishing grass and leaves, mixed from blue and yellow)
HSK 3
级 jí rank; grade; level 纸 zhǐ paper, usually made from plant fibers 练 liàn (lit.) white processed silk 终 zhōng end result; conclusion (opposite of 始) 结 jié to tie a knot in rope, thread, or strip of cloth; to weave by knotting
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绩 jì to twist hemp fibers into thread
HSK 4
约 yuē to propose or discuss (something mutually binding) 纪 jì rules; regulations; discipline 线 xiàn thread; yarn made of silk, cotton, hemp, etc., used for sewing or knitting 组 zǔ to combine, to form 细 xì thin (of a rod-like object, opposite of 粗)
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绝 jué to sever; to cut off 续 xù to connect; to continue
HSK 5
纷 fēn numerous and disorderly 织 zhī to weave (cloth or garments from silk, hemp, cotton, wool, etc.) 绕 rào to wind around; to coil around 络 luò something resembling a net 统 tǒng in total; all together; entirely
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绪 xù the beginning or starting point of something (originally the end of a silk thread) 维 wéi to connect; to tie 综 zōng to summarize; to bring together 缓 huǎn slow; unhurried (opposite of 急) 缩 suō to shrink; to become smaller, shorter, or fewer
HSK 6
纠 jiū to entangle; to twist around 纯 chún pure; free from impurities 纳 nà to take in; to bring in 绒 róng soft, fine hair or down 绘 huì to draw or paint (a picture)
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编 biān to weave or braid (with strips or strands)
HSK 7
纤 xiān slender; delicate; fine 纬 wěi weft; horizontal threads in woven fabric (opposite of 经) 纱 shā yarn spun from cotton, hemp, etc., used to twist into thread or weave into cloth 纲 gāng the main rope of a fishing net; the key or essential part of something (often referring to documents or speeches) 纵 zòng north-south in direction (opposite of '横')
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纹 wén pattern or design on silk fabric; decorative pattern or texture in general 纺 fǎng to spin (cotton, hemp, silk, wool, etc. into yarn or thread) 纽 niǔ handle or loop on an object for lifting or hanging 绅 shēn wide sash worn over the outer garment by ancient scholar-officials 绊 bàn to trip or entangle, impeding movement; to tie someone down so they cannot get away 绑 bǎng to tie up; to bind with rope or cord 绞 jiǎo to twist two or more strands together; to entangle 绣 xiù to embroider (patterns or characters onto fabric using colored thread) 绯 fēi crimson; scarlet 绰 chuò (lit.) ample; spacious; having plenty to spare 绳 shéng rope; cord (twisted from two or more strands of cotton, hemp, palm fibre, grass, etc.) 绵 mián silk floss; raw silk wadding used for padding clothing and quilts 绷 bēng to pull taut; to stretch tight 绸 chóu silk fabric; thin and soft silk textile 绽 zhàn to split open; to burst 缀 zhuì to sew together; to stitch 缅 miǎn distant; far away 缆 lǎn thick rope or iron chain for mooring a ship; heavy cable made of twisted strands 缉 jī to search for; to pursue and arrest 缔 dì to conclude; to establish (a treaty or agreement) 缕 lǚ thread; strand 缘 yuán reason; cause 缚 fù to bind; to tie up 缝 féng to sew; to stitch together with needle and thread 缠 chán to wind around, to wrap around 缤 bīn abundant and varied (as in "缤纷") 缴 jiǎo to hand in or pay (especially when fulfilling an obligation or under compulsion) 蕴 yùn (lit.) to contain; to accumulate 辫 biàn braid; plait of hair woven from divided strands
2.2 者 zhě — particle after adjectives or verbs indicating a person or thing with that quality or doing that action
者 is a component in 13 characters
HSK 1
都 dū capital city; seat of the national government
HSK 4
堵 dǔ to block; to obstruct 暑 shǔ hot, sweltering (opposite of 寒) 著 zhù prominent; notable
HSK 5
煮 zhǔ to boil or cook (food) in water over heat 猪 zhū pig; hog; swine (a domesticated mammal with a large head, long snout, small eyes, big ears, short limbs, and a fat body, raised for meat, hide, and bristles) 绪 xù the beginning or starting point of something (originally the end of a silk thread)
HSK 6
诸 zhū all, many, various
HSK 7
奢 shē extravagant; lavish (opposite of 俭) 屠 tú to slaughter (livestock) 睹 dǔ to see; to witness 署 shǔ office; government agency or administrative unit 赌 dǔ to gamble; to wager money or property on an outcome

Stroke order