HSK 2 · Chinese hanzi
就 — then
- Reading
- jiù
- Meaning
- then; just; precisely
- HSK level
- HSK 2
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
就 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 2 level. Its primary reading is jiù and it means then; just; precisely. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
就 appears in everyday chinese words such as 就 (then; just; exactly), 就 (then, just, precisely) and 就是 (exactly, precisely).
Chinese words containing 就
Frequently asked questions
What does 就 mean in Chinese?
就 means then; just; precisely in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 2 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 就 read?
就 is read jiù. Reading it inside real words — 就 and 就 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 就 — is it HSK 2?
Yes. 就 is on the official HSK 2 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 就 in a word?
A common word containing 就 is 就 (jiù) — "then; just; exactly". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 就 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 就 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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