How to Say ‘You're there’ in Simplified Chinese
就到了
jiù dào le
[jyoh daow le]
💬 Usage Tip: 就 here means "then, as soon as that's done", so you arrive right after the action. 了 marks the new situation: you're there.
Phrase Breakdown
就
jiù
[jyoh]
then; just
就 makes the invitation sound like the obvious next move.
那就先陪我喝一杯，别光嘴上厉害。
Then have a drink with me first—don’t just be impressive with your words.
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
[le]
particle
A particle used to indicate a change of state.
活动结束了。
The event has finished.
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