就 Stroke Order — How to Write 就
就 is written in 12 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 尢, then complete the remaining strokes.
Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.
就 Radical and Character Components
就 is a phono-semantic compound: 尤 (specialty) carries the meaning, while 京 indicates the sound.
Radical: 尢 + 9 more strokes
就 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- jiù
Meanings of 就 in Chinese
1
jiù就
To approach, to move closer to; to resort to or choose (e.g., the easier option).
他总是避难就易，不愿面对挑战。
He always avoids difficulties and chooses the easy path, unwilling to face challenges.
to go to; to take up (a post or activity); to begin; to enter (a state or place).
如果身体不适，请及时就医。
If you feel unwell, please seek medical attention promptly.
To proceed or act based on existing circumstances or convenience; to do something incidentally or immediately when the opportunity arises.
我们去就近的超市买东西吧。
Let's go to the nearby supermarket to buy things.
Common Words and Phrases with 就
1
To keep someone company.
他想找个人就伴，一起去图书馆学习。
He wants to find someone to accompany him to the library to study.
2
to have a meal; to dine
就餐时间到了，大家准备好一起去食堂了吗？
It's mealtime, is everyone ready to go to the canteen together?
3
4
on the spot; locally; in place
厨师就地取材，做了一道美味的菜肴。
The chef used local ingredients to make a delicious dish.
5
to submit or comply; to obey
在公司严格的规章制度面前，任何员工都必须就范
In the face of the company's strict rules and regulations, all employees must comply.
6
originally; at first
这事儿就根儿不是这么回事儿，都是后来误传的
This matter was not like that originally; it was all miscommunicated later.
7
To yield to or accommodate oneself to others, often without principle; also, to coil or curl up.
在团队合作中，如果大家都就合，缺乏自己的主见，就很难有创新。
In teamwork, if everyone is just accommodating and lacks their own initiative, it's hard to achieve innovation.
8
be annihilated
经过多方努力，那群害虫终于被彻底就歼了。
After much effort, that group of pests was finally completely annihilated.
9
to ask for advice; to seek instruction
关于项目规划的细节，我希望能向您就教，听取您的宝贵意见。
Regarding the details of the project planning, I hope to seek your guidance and listen to your valuable advice.
10
nearby; in the vicinity
如果家里没有牛奶了，你可以在就近的超市买一瓶。
If there's no milk at home, you can buy a bottle at a nearby supermarket.
11
intact; whole
这幅古画虽历经百年风霜，但保存得就就的，色彩依旧鲜明。
Although this ancient painting has weathered a hundred years, it is preserved perfectly intact, and its colors remain vibrant.
12
inside story
这份报告只说了结果，至于事情的就里，还需要我们深入挖掘才能明白。
This report only provides the results; as for the true details of the situation, we need to delve deeper to understand them.
13
to enter the coffin; to be about to die
看到病床上的老人日益衰弱，家人心中明白他已是就木之年
Seeing the old man on the sickbed growing weaker day by day, his family knew in their hearts that he was nearing the end of his life.
14
to accept an appointment or a position
经过深思熟虑，她最终选择就聘于那所大学的教授职位。
After careful consideration, she finally decided to accept the professorship at that university.
15
to be captured; to be arrested
小偷眼看无路可逃，只好乖乖就擒
Seeing no way to escape, the thief had no choice but to surrender quietly.
More words with 就
- zǎo早jiù就Long ago, Already
- jiāng将jiu就make do, put up with
- nà那jiù就Then, In that case
- qiān迁jiù就accommodate, yield
- qiān牵jiù就To accommodate, To yield to
- qū屈jiù就accept an appointment, condescend to accept a post
- zào造jiù就Cultivate, train
- fǔ俯jiù就condescend, condescend to accept
- qù去jiù就accept or decline (an offer), decision to stay or leave
- jiù就shì是exactly, just
- jiù就xiàng像just like, as if
- jiù就yào要is about to, will soon
- jiù就yī医See a doctor, Seek medical attention
- chéng成jiù就achievement, accomplishment
- jiù就néng能then can, will be able to
- jiù就cǐ此thus, hereby
- jiù就huì会will, then will
- jiù就qǐn寝go to bed, retire
- jiù就xù绪ready, prepared
- jiù就yè业employment, to get a job
Idioms with 就
- jiù就dì地qǔ取cái材use local materials
- jiù就dì地zhèng正fǎ法execute on the spot
- jiù就shì事lùn论shì事discuss the matter on its own merits
- jiù就tāng汤xià下miàn面seize an opportune moment
- jiù就xū虚bì避shí实avoid the strong, attack the weak
- àn按bù步jiù就bān班follow a set procedure step by step
- àn按bù部jiù就bān班follow a prescribed order
- bàn半tuī推bàn半jiù就feigned reluctance
- bèi背běn本jiù就mò末neglect fundamental, pursue trivial
- bì避huǐ毁jiù就yù誉shun criticism, seek praise
- bì避huò祸jiù就fú福avoid misfortune, seek good fortune
- bì避nán难jiù就yì易avoid difficulty, seek ease
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Open the tool →Questions about 就
What does 就 mean in Chinese?
就 (jiù) means “To approach, to move closer to” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 就?
就 is pronounced jiù in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 就 have?
就 has 12 strokes.
How do you write 就?
就 is written in 12 strokes, starting from the radical 尢. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 就?
The radical of 就 is 尢, and 就 is a phono-semantic compound.