How to say “only” in Chinese with 就 (jiù)
就 (jiù) + Measure Word / Noun (only, just)
就 (jiù) — only, just
就 (jiù) + Measure Word / Noun (only, just)
HSK 5Prepositions就 (jiù) — only, just
Rule structure
就 (jiù) can be placed before a number or measure word to emphasize that the quantity is small or the scope is limited. It conveys "only, just".
Rule structure
就 (jiù) can be placed before a number or measure word to emphasize that the quantity is small or the scope is limited. It conveys "only, just".
Examples
教室里就三个人。
Jiàoshì lǐ jiù sān gè rén.
There are only three people in the classroom.
Examples
教室里就三个人。
Jiàoshì lǐ jiù sān gè rén.
There are only three people in the classroom.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say “only, just” in Chinese with 就?
Use the structure: 就 (jiù) + Measure Word / Noun (only, just). For example: 教室里就三个人。 — “There are only three people in the classroom.”.
What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?
教室里就三个人。 — “There are only three people in the classroom.”.
Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?
This grammar rule is part of HSK 5.
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