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就范

就範
jiùfàn
verb #18,073

Meanings

  1. 1 to submit
  2. 2 to give in
  3. 3 to yield

Characters

就
jiù
to approach; to comply with
范
fàn
model; norm; mold
Literally 'to approach the mold' - to be forced into conformity.

Examples

HSK 6
他不肯轻易就范。
Tā bù kěn qīngyì jiùfàn.
He wouldn't give in easily.
HSK 7-9
罪犯最终乖乖就范了。
Zuìfàn zuìzhōng guāiguāi jiùfàn le.
The criminal finally submitted obediently.

Tips

usage
就范 often implies being forced to comply, not willing submission. Common collocations: 乖乖就范 (obediently submit), 束手就范 (submit without resistance).

Stroke Order

就 jiù
范 fàn