Expressing "just now" with "gangcai"

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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.
  • 刚才笑了。She just now laughed.

See also

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