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刚才
gāngcái
Description
"刚才"的意思是不久以前的那个时候，一般指几分钟前发生的事。
"刚才" means the time not long ago, usually referring to something that happened a few minutes ago.
我们常常说"刚才"来讲刚刚过去的事情。
We often use "刚才" to talk about things that just happened.
Meanings
刚才gāngcái
just now; a moment ago
你刚才说什么了？
What did you just say?
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Notes
- Nuance
刚才 is a time noun (a moment ago); 刚 is an adverb meaning 'just'.
- Etymology
刚 (just) + 才 (only then), combining to mark a recent past moment.
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