jiù

just; simply; only (emphasis)

HSK 1

1Stroke Order Animation

0 strokes

2Readings & Meanings

  • jiùat once; right away; only

3Structure

Left-right structure左右结构

is built from 2 parts.

4Common Words with

就是jiù shì

is precisely; exactly; even if

就要jiù yào

will; shall; be about to

成就chéng jiù

achievement; accomplishment

就业jiù yè

to find employment; to get a job

就餐jiù cān

to have a meal; to dine

也就yě jiù

just; simply; only

5Example Sentences

他就是我们的老师。

tā jiù shì wǒ mén de lǎo shī。

He is our teacher.

我明天就要出发了。

wǒ míng tiān jiù yào chū fā le。

I am leaving tomorrow.

Other Characters Pronounced “jiu”