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| − | In order to | + | In order to say that something "just now" occurred, use the [[time noun]] 刚才 (gāngcái). It can be placed in front of the verb or the subject of a statement. |
== Structure == | == Structure == | ||
| − | This grammar structure is pretty straightforward. Similar to the English "just now" | + | This grammar structure is pretty straightforward. Similar to the English "just now," you put it right before the verb. |
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| − | 刚才 + | + | 刚才 + Verb |
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== Examples == | == Examples == | ||
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In order to say that something "just now" occurred, use the time noun 刚才 (gāngcái). It can be placed in front of the verb or the subject of a statement.
Structure
This grammar structure is pretty straightforward. Similar to the English "just now," you put it right before the verb.
刚才 + Verb
Examples
- 不好意思，我刚才出去了。I'm sorry, I just now stepped out.
- 刚才下雨了，现在不下了。It was just now raining, now it's not.
- 她刚才笑了。She just now laughed.
See also
- Comparing "gang" and "gangcai"
- Explaining results with "suoyi"
- Cause and effect with "yinwei" and "suoyi"
- Stating the effect before the cause (advanced article)
Sources and further reading
Books
- 现代汉语八百词（增订本） (pp. 217)→buy
