就在附近
jiù zài fùjìn
It's nearby
就在附近 (Jiùzài fùjìn) means "it's nearby" or "right around the corner." It's a common and reassuring answer when someone asks for directions to a place that is not far away.
What does 就在附近 (jiù zài fùjìn) mean?
就在附近 (jiù zài fùjìn) means “it's nearby” in English. Word for word, it breaks down as “just at nearby.”
When to use it
Neutral and helpful. If something is very close, you might say 就在这儿 (jiù zài zhèr), "it's right here." If it's a bit further, you might say 不远 (bù yuǎn), "not far."
How to pronounce it
Sounds like "JIOH-tsai FOO-jeen." All syllables have falling tones, but the 'zài' can be said a bit lighter.
Other ways to say it
- 就在这儿jiù zài zhèrit's right here
- 不远bù yuǎnnot far
- 离这儿很近lí zhèr hěn jìnvery close to here
Examples
洗手间就在附近吗？
xǐshǒujiān jiù zài fùjìn ma?
Is the restroom nearby?
别担心，超市就在附近。
bié dānxīn, chāoshì jiù zài fùjìn.
Don't worry, the supermarket is nearby.
地铁站就在附近，走过去很方便。
dìtiězhàn jiù zài fùjìn, zǒu guòqù hěn fāngbiàn.
The subway station is nearby, it's very convenient to walk there.
Pro tip: The character 就 (jiù) emphasizes that something is "exactly" or "right there," making the nearby location feel even more precise and reassuring.
Related phrases
右转 · Turn right一直走 · Go straight我迷路了 · I'm lost
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