就要

jiù yào
HSK 2Adverb (副)Auxiliary Verb (助动)

Basic Meaning

adv
Used to express immediacy (usually in the near future). Often paired with words like '了' (le) or time specifiers (e.g., '明天', '下个月', '快').
(indicates something) is about to happen; will happen very soon.
将要，很快就会发生。
Synonyms:
快要即将
Sentences:
  1. 火(huǒ)车(chē)就(jiù)要(yào)开(kāi)了(le)，我(wǒ)们(men)快(kuài)点(diǎn)。
    The train is about to leave. Let's hurry.
  2. 天(tiān)就(jiù)要(yào)黑(hēi)了(le)，我(wǒ)们(men)回(huí)家(jiā)吧(ba)。
    It's getting dark soon. Let's go home.
aux
Used to express a firm intention, resolve, or a decision just made. The subject typically has a strong volition to act, especially in response to a situation. It is commonly used in contexts like '我就要...' to emphasize determination.
(indicates a decision, determination, or plan) is about to do something.
表示决心或打算做某事。
Synonyms:
决定
Sentences:
  1. 我(wǒ)就(jiù)要(yào)学(xué)中(zhōng)文(wén)，谁(shuí)也(yě)别(bié)劝(quàn)我(wǒ)。
    I'm determined to learn Chinese, don't try to talk me out of it.
  2. 他(tā)就(jiù)要(yào)自(zì)己(jǐ)试(shì)试(shi)，不(bù)想(xiǎng)让(ràng)别(bié)人(rén)帮(bāng)忙(máng)。
    He insists on trying it himself and doesn't want anyone's help.

Characters Breakdown

HSK 1
jiù就

then; right after

HSK 1
yào yāo要

to want; to need; have to; want to; will