就 (jiù) — how to say "immediately" in Chinese

Immediately, exactly, then, and... (adverb)

Radicals / Keys

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#43 · wāng · 3 strokes

Examples

吃完饭我回家休息。

After eating, I'll go home to rest immediately.

I'll come right away.

Mnemonic

Mnemonic for 就 (jiù) — immediately, exactly, then, and... (adverb)

[jiù-] Joe the Magician stands on stage and draws the character 就 in the air with a flourish 🎩✨. The audience is amazed as immediately, exactly what he wanted appears in front of them, making it seem as if 就 magic is real!

Frequently asked questions

How do you say "immediately" in Chinese?

"immediately" in Chinese is 就 (jiù).

What does 就 mean in English?

就 (jiù) means "Immediately, exactly, then, and... (adverb)".

How is 就 pronounced?

It is pronounced jiù (written as jiu). The page has audio recorded by a native speaker.

How do you write "immediately" in Chinese characters?

It is written 就.

What HSK level is 就?

就 belongs to the HSK 2 vocabulary list.

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