COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 就 is built
Traditional etymology note: 尤 (specialty) suggests the meaning, while 京 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 就 (jiù) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
(after a suppositional clause) in that case; then
jiùTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
jiù
就
(after a suppositional clause) in that case; then
Common words
jiù shì
就是
exactly; precisely; only; simply; just; (used correlatively with 也[ye3]) even; even if
chéng jiù
成就
accomplishment; success; achievement; to achieve (a result)
jiù yè
就业
to get a job; employment
jiù dú
就读
to go to school
jiù suàn
就算
(coll.) even if
jiāng jiù
将就
to accept (a bit reluctantly); to put up with
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 就
Say “jiù” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 12 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 就
Common words and phrases
jiù shì
exactly; precisely; only; simply; just; (used correlatively with 也[ye3]) even; even if
chéng jiù
accomplishment; success; achievement; to achieve (a result)
jiù yè
to get a job; employment
jiù dú
to go to school
jiù suàn
(coll.) even if
jiāng jiù
to accept (a bit reluctantly); to put up with
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“就”。
Zhège zì shì “jiù”.
This character is “就”.
我正在学习“就”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “jiù” zì.
I am learning the character “就”.
请写一遍“就”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “jiù”.
Please write “就” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 就?
就 is written with 12 strokes.
What does 就 (jiù) mean?
就 (jiù) means (after a suppositional clause) in that case; then.
What is the radical of 就?
The radical of 就 is 尢, associated with Not yet classified.