How to Say ‘You're there’ in Simplified Chinese
就到了
jiù dào le
[jyoh daow luh]
💬 Usage Tip: 就 (jiù) here means "already, as soon as", stressing how quick or easy it is: 十分钟就好了 "it'll be ready in just ten minutes".
Phrase Breakdown
就
jiù
[jyoh]
then; right away
Indicates that the result happens immediately after something else.
他一看“就”懂，不需要别人提醒。
He understands right away after one look and does not need others to remind him.
到
dào
[daow]
to arrive; to reach
Means to get to a place or arrive at a destination.
前面那个酒店就到。
We’re arriving at that hotel ahead.
了
le
[luh]
completed-action particle
A particle placed after a verb to show the action happened or was completed.
我看了一眼，觉得价格不对。
I took a quick look and felt the price was wrong.
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