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将就
jiāngjiu
to accept (a bit reluctantly)
HSK 7, d, 21 strokes, rank #74946, Very Hard
将就
jiāngjiu
to put up with
HSK 7, d, 21 strokes, rank #74946, Very Hard
jiāngjiu(jiang1jiu5)jiang jiu T1
1to accept (a bit reluctantly)
2to put up with
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March 24, 2026
将就(將就)jiāngjiu(jiang1jiu5)
将就 means to reluctantly accept a situation or compromise when the ideal options are unavailable. It is commonly used in contexts where someone must make do with less than they desire, indicating a sense of tolerance or resignation.
Strokes21Frequency#74946DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note
将就 is often used in Chinese conversations about food and hospitality, reflecting the cultural value of being accommodating and the importance of social harmony. It highlights a common mindset where one prioritizes relationships over personal preferences.
Memory tip
Imagine a person named Jiang who has to 'make do' with a jiu (a simple meal) because there's nothing else available. The character 将 (jiang) looks like someone lifting their arms in resignation, while 就 (jiu) resembles a person sitting down, accepting their fate.
Meanings of 将就
jiāngjiu(jiang1jiu5)
1to accept (a bit reluctantly)
2to put up with
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About 将就
将就Simplified
將就Traditional
21Strokes
—Radical
副词fùcíadverb (adv.)Part of Speech
#65535Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L7HSKKL3CEFRC1
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Quick Contrast
将就 (jiāngjiu) vs 勉强 (miǎnqiǎng) — use 将就 when accepting a situation with resignation, while 勉强 implies doing something reluctantly but with a sense of obligation.
Usage Notes
Be cautious with the tone of your voice when using 将就, as it can sound dismissive if not expressed properly. It is often used in informal contexts among friends, but can also appear in more serious discussions about compromises. Common collocations include '将就一下' (to make do a bit) and '不想将就' (don't want to put up with it).
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK 6 word, 将就 connects well with other advanced vocabulary related to making compromises and dealing with difficult situations. Students should focus on using it in sentences that reflect both reluctance and acceptance, enhancing their ability to express nuanced feelings.
Common Mistakes
Learners often misuse 将就 by expressing it too positively, such as saying '我很喜欢将就' (I really like making do), which sounds unnatural. Instead, it should convey reluctance, like '我不太想将就' (I don't really want to put up with it).
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How to say to accept (a bit reluctantly) in Chinese
“to accept (a bit reluctantly)” in Chinese is将就jiāngjiu
将就 means to reluctantly accept a situation or compromise when the ideal options are unavailable. It is commonly used in contexts where someone must make do with less than they desire, indicating a sense of tolerance or resignation.
When to use 将就
Be cautious with the tone of your voice when using 将就, as it can sound dismissive if not expressed properly. It is often used in informal contexts among friends, but can also appear in more serious discussions about compromises. Common collocations include '将就一下' (to make do a bit) and '不想将就' (don't want to put up with it).
将就 or something close to it
将就 (jiāngjiu) vs 勉强 (miǎnqiǎng) — use 将就 when accepting a situation with resignation, while 勉强 implies doing something reluctantly but with a sense of obligation.
What learners get wrong
Learners often misuse 将就 by expressing it too positively, such as saying '我很喜欢将就' (I really like making do), which sounds unnatural. Instead, it should convey reluctance, like '我不太想将就' (I don't really want to put up with it).
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Grammar patterns of 将就
将就 functions as an adverb — it modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb. In Chinese, adverbs sit BEFORE the verb they modify (我也去, 他常常迟到), never after it. It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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我们的床单有些次，您____着用吧。
We're a bit low on bed linen. You'll have to make do.
Example sentences for 将就 (45)
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我们的床单有些次，您将就着用吧。
wǒmen de chuángdān yǒuxiē cì， nín jiāngjiu zhe yòng ba。
We're a bit low on bed linen. You'll have to make do.
2
电视观众只能将就着看一下已经看厌了的重播节目和二流电影。
diànshì guānzhòng zhǐnéng jiāngjiu zhe kàn yíxià yǐjīng kàn yàn le de zhòng bō jiémù hé èr liú diànyǐng。
Viewers will have to make do with tired re-runs and second-rate movies.
3
他只好靠着教夜校的收入将就度日.
tā zhǐhǎo kào zhe jiāo yèxiào de shōurù jiāngjiu dù rì.
He will have made do with his take from the night school.
