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AdverbPrepositionVerbConjunction
Adverb
Then; at once; right away
GeneralIndicates that something happens immediately after a previous action or event.
Ví dụ:
"我一到家就给他打了电话。"
→ I called him as soon as I got home.
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Precisely; exactly
GeneralIndicates precision or confirmation.
Ví dụ:
"他就是我要找的人。"
→ He is precisely the person I am looking for.
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Only; merely
GeneralIndicates a small number or quantity.
Ví dụ:
"我就有十块钱。"
→ I only have ten yuan.
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Preposition
With regard to; concerning
GeneralIntroduces the object of a statement or action.
Ví dụ:
"就这个问题，我们再讨论一下。"
→ Regarding this problem, let's discuss it further.
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Based on; according to
GeneralExpresses the basis or standard for a judgment or action.
Ví dụ:
"就我看来，这个计划是可行的。"
→ Based on my view, this plan is feasible.
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Verb
To move towards; to approach
GeneralTo go to a place, often with purpose.
Ví dụ:
"我就要上大学了。"
→ I am going to go to university soon.
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To undertake; to engage in
FormalTo take on a task or job; to start doing something.
Ví dụ:
"他就任了新的职位。"
→ He took up the new position.
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To accomplish; to complete
GeneralTo finish an activity or piece of work successfully.
Ví dụ:
"这事儿就这么定了。"
→ The matter is settled.
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Conjunction
Even if
GeneralUsed to introduce a hypothetical situation.
Ví dụ:
"就算下雨，我也要去。"
→ Even if it rains, I will go.
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Derived Forms
Noun
employment
Verb
take office
Adverb
nearby
Collocations
就...而言
as far as ... is concerned
就座
take a seat
就餐
have a meal
Idioms
"一蹴而就"
General→ achieve something in one step; accomplish overnight
Achieving success in one step, often used to describe something impossible or unrealistic.
Examples:
"学习外语不能一蹴而就，需要长期坚持。"
→ Learning a foreign language cannot be achieved overnight; it requires long-term persistence.
"事缓则圆"
General→ Haste makes waste.
If you do things slowly and carefully, you'll be more successful.
Examples:
"这件事事缓则圆，不用着急。"
→ Haste makes waste on this matter, no need to rush.