就要

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jiù yào
Meaning: will
Example
我马上就到。
jiù yào

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就要 (jiù yào) meaning in English
jiùyāo

就要 is an adverb meaning 'will' or 'is about to' in English. It expresses an imminent action or event, often indicating that something is going to happen soon.

The character 就 (jiù) means 'just' or 'immediately,' and 要 (yào) means 'want' or 'to need.' Together, they form a phrase that conveys the idea of something being on the verge of happening.

就要在 everyday Chinese is commonly used to express urgency or expectation. For example, it might be used when someone is about to arrive, when a decision is about to be made, or when an action is about to occur. It's often used in informal conversations and can add a sense of immediacy to a statement.

💬 Example Sentences

我马上就到。
jiù yào
I'll be there right away.
他就要决定是否接受这份工作。
jiù yào
He is about to decide whether to accept this job.

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