Decoded Slug: 就 (jiù) - Then, precisely, just
Mandarin Grammar Point
就 (jiù) - Then, precisely, just
就 (jiù) - Then, precisely, just
Short explanation:
Used to express that something happened earlier than expected, or exactly as stated, and to highlight a specific item or action.
Formation:
Subject + 就 + Verb + Rest of the sentence
Examples:
他七点就到了，比我们预期的要早。
Tā qīdiǎn jiù dào le, bǐ wǒmen yùqí de yào zǎo.
He arrived at seven, which is earlier than we expected.
如果你不去参加聚会，我就不去。
Rúguǒ nǐ bù qù cānjiā jùhuì, wǒ jiù bù qù.
If you don't go to the party, then I won't go.
她就是我最喜欢的老师，因为她教得非常好。
Tā jiùshì wǒ zuì xǐhuān de lǎoshī, yīnwèi tā jiāo de fēicháng hǎo.
She is precisely the teacher I like the most, because she teaches very well.
我就吃了一碗米饭，就饱了。
Wǒ jiù chīle yì wǎn mǐfàn, jiù bǎo le.
I just ate a bowl of rice and then I was full.
Long explanation:
就 (jiù) is a versatile word in Mandarin Chinese, often translated as 'then', 'precisely', or 'just' in English. It is used to indicate that something happens earlier than expected, or in a more exact or extreme manner than expected. It can also be used to highlight a specific item or action or to link cause and effect.