就
jiù
Immediately, exactly, then, and... (adverb)
就 (jiù) — regarding, concerning, according to
就 (jiù) + Noun / Topic + Verb
HSK 7–93.0
Pattern diagram
Who / what就NounAction
Rule structure
就 (jiù) as a preposition introduces a topic or object of discussion: "regarding…, concerning…". It stands before a noun or pronoun, followed by a verb or adjective. It differs from the adverb 就 (jiù) "right away, exactly" and from 关于 (guānyú) / 对于 (duìyú) in position and use.
Rule structure
就 (jiù) as a preposition introduces a topic or object of discussion: "regarding…, concerning…". It stands before a noun or pronoun, followed by a verb or adjective. It differs from the adverb 就 (jiù) "right away, exactly" and from 关于 (guānyú) / 对于 (duìyú) in position and use.
Examples
我们就这个问题讨论一下。
Wǒmen jiù zhège wèntí tǎolùn yíxià.
Let's discuss this issue.
Examples
我们就这个问题讨论一下。
Wǒmen jiù zhège wèntí tǎolùn yíxià.
Let's discuss this issue.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say “regarding, concerning, according to” in Chinese with 就?
Use the structure: 就 (jiù) + Noun / Topic + Verb. For example: 我们就这个问题讨论一下。 — “Let's discuss this issue”.
What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?
我们就这个问题讨论一下。 — “Let's discuss this issue”.
Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?
This grammar rule is part of HSK 3.0 Levels 7–9.
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