Just One (就 一个)

Just One (就一个) is a heartwarming story about a girl who finds joy and peace within herself, embracing happiness from within. As you read, you’ll learn the word 就 (jiù), which means “just,” “then,” or can be used to emphasize a natural consequence or immediacy. The repeated use of 就 in various contexts will help you reinforce your understanding while following her journey of happiness and self-contentment. This story offers a natural and engaging way to strengthen your vocabulary through simple, practical phrases featuring 就. Written exclusively with HSK 2 vocabulary and no advanced words, it is perfect for beginners aiming to learn Chinese.

有 一个 女孩， 她 叫 小红。 {Play}

她 没有 男 朋友， 但是 她 就 很 高兴。 {Play}

她 每天 起床 很 早， 就 去 跑步。 {Play}

她 喜欢 跑步， 身体 就 很 好。 {Play}

她 看 天上， 觉得 很 高兴。 {Play}

她 想： “就 我 一个， 也 可以 很 快乐。” {Play}

她 笑了， 就 跑步 了。 {Play}

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有 一个 女孩， 她 叫 小红。 {Play}

Yǒu yī gè nǚhái, tā jiào Xiǎo Hóng.

There is a girl named Xiao Hong.

她 没有 男 朋友， 但是 她 就 很 高兴。 {Play}

Tā méiyǒu nán péngyǒu, dànshì tā jiù hěn gāoxìng.

She doesn’t have a boyfriend, but she is still very happy.

她 每天 起床 很 早， 就 去 跑步。 {Play}

Tā měitiān qǐchuáng hěn zǎo, jiù qù pǎobù.

She wakes up early every day and then goes running.

她 喜欢 跑步， 身体 就 很 好。 {Play}

Tā xǐhuān pǎobù, shēntǐ jiù hěn hǎo.

She likes running, so her health is very good.

她 看 天上， 觉得 很 高兴。 {Play}

Tā kàn tiānshàng, juéde hěn gāoxìng.

She looks at the sky and feels very happy.

她 想： “就 我 一个， 也 可以 很 快乐。” {Play}

Tā xiǎng: “Jiù wǒ yī gè, yě kěyǐ hěn kuàilè.”

She thinks: “Just me alone, I can also be very happy.”

她 笑了， 就 跑步 了。 {Play}

Tā xiào le, jiù pǎobù le.

She smiled and then went running.