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刚刚

gānggāng

Description

"刚刚"用来说一件事发生的时间很短,就在不久以前。

"刚刚" is used to indicate that something happened a very short time ago, just recently.

它也可以表示时间或数量正好,不多也不少。

It can also mean that the time or amount is exact, neither more nor less.

Meanings

刚刚gānggāng

just now; a moment ago

他刚刚出去了。

He just went out.

刚刚gānggāng

exactly; just right (amount or degree)

这件衣服刚刚好。

This piece of clothing fits perfectly.

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Notes

  • Etymology

    reduplication of 刚 (just), stressing recentness or exactness.

  • Nuance

    刚刚 is more emphatic and colloquial than single 刚.

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