How to say “as soon as…” with 一…就…
一 ♬ and 就 ♬ can be used together to mean “as soon as.” This pattern shows that the second action happens right after the first action.
| Structure | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 一 + action A，就 + action B | As soon as action A happens, action B happens |
The focus is on quick sequence: action B happens immediately after action A.
| Chinese | Pinyin | English |
|---|---|---|
| 我一到家，就給你打電話。 ♬ | Wǒ yí dào jiā, jiù gěi nǐ dǎ diànhuà. | As soon as I get home, I will call you. |
In this sentence, calling happens right after getting home.
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