Writing
就地 (jiù dì) — how to say "on the spot" in Chinese
就地
On the spot
adverb
Character composition
就
then, exactly
地
place
Radicals / Keys
土
Earth
#32 · tǔ · 3 strokes
尢
Lame
#43 · wāng · 3 strokes
Collocations
就地解决
jiù dì jiě jué
solve on the spot
就地取材
jiù dì qǔ cái
use local materials
Examples
他们决定就地解决问题，不再拖延。
They decided to solve the problem on the spot without delay.
我们就地开会。
We hold a meeting on the spot.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say "on the spot" in Chinese?
"on the spot" in Chinese is 就地 (jiù dì).
What does 就地 mean in English?
就地 (jiù dì) means "On the spot".
How is 就地 pronounced?
It is pronounced jiù dì (written as jiu di, jiudi). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "on the spot" in Chinese characters?
It is written 就地: 就 has 12 strokes, 地 has 6 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK 3.0 level is 就地?
就地 is on the HSK 3.0 levels 7–9 word list. It is not part of the six-level HSK 2.0 lists.
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