Chinese

jiù
Meaning: then; at once; right away; as soon as
Part of Speech: Adverb, Conjunction, Preposition

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Example sentences

他一回家就睡覺了。
他一回家就睡觉了。
He went to sleep as soon as he got home.
如你不去,我就自己去。
If you don't go, I'll go by myself.
如果明天下雨,我就留在家裡。
If it rains tomorrow, I will stay at home.
你先走吧,我隨後就到。
You go first, I'll be there shortly.
只要堅持努力,就一定能成功。
As long as you persist in your efforts, you will surely succeed.

Usage Notes

Indicates that the action takes place immediately or very soon after another event.

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