就
vs 才
就 jiù vs 才 cái
These two adverbs are among the most complex for French speakers as they express the subjective perception of time or quantity by the speaker.
These two adverbs are among the most complex for French speakers as they express the subjective perception of time or quantity by the speaker.
| Adverb | Temporal sense | Quantitative sense |
|---|---|---|
| 就 (jiù) | Action done quickly, easily, soon or soon. 他八点就来了。 (He was already there at 8h). |
Indicates that it is a lot or only (depending on the context). 就要五块钱。 (It costs only 5 yuan). |
| 才 (cái) | Action done slowly, hardly, unwillingly. 他八点才来。 (He only came at 8h). |
Indicates that it is 他才十岁。 (He is only 10 years old). |
Nuance exercises
Complete each sentence with the best term, then submit to view all corrections.
1. Quel mot correspond au pinyin « jiù » ?
2. Quel mot correspond au pinyin « cái » ?