就 jiù
就（jiù）means “就 (jiù): adverb marking that something happens early, quickly, or 'just/exactly'”. Placed before the verb, 就 says the action happens sooner or faster than expected, e. Formation: 主语 + 就 + 动词（强调早/快/仅）
就 (jiù): adverb marking that something happens early, quickly, or 'just/exactly'
HSK2Formation
主语 + 就 + 动词（强调早/快/仅）
Explanation
Placed before the verb, 就 says the action happens sooner or faster than expected, e.g. 他八点就来了 ('he came as early as 8'). It can also stress identity or choice, like 我就要这个 ('I want exactly this one'). Contrast it with 才, which marks something late or hard-won.
Examples
Note
Opposite of 才. 就 = early/soon; 才 = late/only then.
FAQ
就 — what does it mean and how is it used?
就 (jiù): adverb marking that something happens early, quickly, or 'just/exactly'. Placed before the verb, 就 says the action happens sooner or faster than expected, e.g. 他八点就来了 ('he came as early as 8'). It can also stress identity or choice, like 我就要这个 ('I want exactly this one'). Contrast it with 才, which marks something late or hard-won.
就 — how do you form it?
主语 + 就 + 动词（强调早/快/仅）
就 — any usage notes?
Opposite of 才. 就 = early/soon; 才 = late/only then.