Character Breakdown
Especially in the capital — precisely then
Definitions
- (verb) at once
- right away
- only
- just (emphasis)
- as early as
- already
- as soon as
- then
- in that case
- as many as
- even if
- to approach
- to move towards
- to undertake
- to engage in
- to suffer
- subjected to
- to accomplish
- to take advantage of
- to go with (of foods)
- with regard to
- concerning
Example Sentences
我马上就来。
Wǒ mǎshàng jiù lái
I'm coming right away
Words Containing 就
Related Words
Grammar Notes
Subject + 也/都 + Verb/Adjective
Subject + (Time/Condition) + 就/才 + Verb
Subject + 不但 + Clause 1,而且 + Clause 2
Subject + 一 + Verb₁,(Subject) + 就 + Verb₂
连 + Emphasized Element + 都/也 + Verb
HSK levels
- New HSK exam
- HSK 2
- HSK 2.0
- HSK 2
- HSK Lord study list
- HSK 1 list
就: HSK 2 on both the old and the new exam. See where your old level lands
New exam levels follow the CLEC syllabus released 15 November 2025. The first official sitting is announced for 13 December 2026. HSK 7-9 is one advanced band.
On the new HSK 2 exam
Studying for HSK 2? Keep 就 with the rest of your level.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Reviewed by RJ Murray, Founder, HSK Lord.