就
jiù
Immediately, exactly, then, and... (adverb)
How to say “then” in Chinese with 就 (jiù)
就 (jiù) + Verb Phrase
就 (jiù) — then
HSK 2Adverbs
就 (jiù) + Verb Phrase
HSK 2Adverbs就 (jiù) — then
Rule structure
就 (jiù) is used to express a logical sequence or consequence, meaning "then" or "in that case." It often follows a conditional clause with 如果 (rúguǒ) or similar.
Rule structure
就 (jiù) is used to express a logical sequence or consequence, meaning "then" or "in that case." It often follows a conditional clause with 如果 (rúguǒ) or similar.
Examples
你告诉我，我就做。
Nǐ gàosu wǒ, wǒ jiù zuò.
Tell me and I will do it.
他不来我就不去。
Tā bù lái wǒ jiù bù qù.
If he doesn't come, then I won't go.
你来了我就走。
Nǐ lái le wǒ jiù zǒu.
When you come, I will leave.
Examples
你告诉我，我就做。
Nǐ gàosu wǒ, wǒ jiù zuò.
Tell me and I will do it.
他不来我就不去。
Tā bù lái wǒ jiù bù qù.
If he doesn't come, then I won't go.
你来了我就走。
Nǐ lái le wǒ jiù zǒu.
When you come, I will leave.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say “then” in Chinese with 就?
Use the structure: 就 (jiù) + Verb Phrase. For example: 你告诉我，我就做。 — “Tell me and I will do it”.
What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?
你告诉我，我就做。 — “Tell me and I will do it”.
Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?
This grammar rule is part of HSK 2.
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别 — negative commands
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