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刚
gāng
just, just now, just about to
我刚吃完饭。
I just finished eating.
informal
Used to indicate that something happened very recently or is about to happen.
他刚到家。
He just got home.
我刚要出门。
I was just about to leave.
Often used with the aspect particle '了' (le) to indicate recent completion.
informal
Used to emphasize that something is happening at the moment of speaking.
我刚在看电视。
I'm just watching TV.
Can be used with the aspect particle '着' (zhe) to indicate ongoing action.
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Pro Tip
Usage with Aspect Particles
Just can be used with '了' (le) to indicate recent completion or with '着' (zhe) to indicate ongoing action.
Gold Rule
Recent Actions
Use '刚' to describe actions that happened very recently or are about to happen.
Word Origin
Derived from the character '刚', meaning 'hard' or 'firm', but in modern usage, it is used to indicate recent or imminent actions.
Usage Notes
Can be used alone or with other words to indicate recent actions or imminent actions. Often used with aspect particles '了' (le) or '着' (zhe).
Word Breakdown
刚
hard, firm
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