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Events in quick succession with 一...就... ("yi1... jiu4...")

一 yī

Grammar
HSK 3

Structure

一 + Event 1，就 + Event 2 一 + Reason，就 + Result

Definition

表示两个动作或事件紧接着发生，前一个动作发生后，立即产生后一个动作或结果。

Indicates that two actions or events occur in immediate succession; as soon as the first action happens, the second follows.

Usage

结构为“一 + 动作/情况 + 就 + 动作/结果”，强调时间上的紧密连接。第一个分句用“一”引出条件，第二个分句用“就”连接结果。

The structure is '一 + action/situation + 就 + action/result', emphasizing a tight temporal connection. The first clause introduces the condition with '一', and the second clause links the result with '就'.

Examples

  • 1 我一到教室就开始上课。（As soon as I arrive at the classroom, class starts.）
  • 2 他一下班就回家。（He goes home as soon as he gets off work.）
  • 3 她一听到这个消息就哭了。（She cried as soon as she heard the news.）
  • 4 你一说我就明白了。（I understood as soon as you said it.）
  • 5 他一看书就犯困。（He becomes sleepy as soon as he reads.）

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