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刚刚才知道
gāng gang cái zhī dào
just found out
我刚刚才知道他已经辞职了。
I just found out he’s already resigned.
informal
A phrase indicating that the speaker has recently learned new information.
你刚刚才知道这个消息吗？
Did you just find out about this news?
我刚刚才知道她怀孕了。
I just found out she’s pregnant.
Often used in casual conversation to express surprise or newfound awareness.
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Pro Tip
Usage in Context
Use '刚刚才知道' when reacting to new information in real-time conversations. For example, if someone tells you a surprising fact, you might say, '我刚刚才知道！' (I just found out!)
Gold Rule
Temporal Focus
The phrase '刚刚才知道' specifically highlights that the realization happened very recently, unlike '知道' (to know) which is neutral in timing.
Word Origin
The phrase is composed of three components: '刚刚' (gāng gang, just now) + '才' (cái, only) + '知道' (zhī dào, to know). It evolved from the combination of temporal and modal particles to express the idea of 'just now realizing' something.
Usage Notes
1. '刚刚才知道' emphasizes the recent discovery of information, often with a tone of surprise or new awareness. 2. It is commonly used in spoken Chinese and informal writing. 3. The phrase can stand alone or be integrated into longer sentences.
Word Breakdown
刚刚
just now, a moment ago
adverb才
only (emphasizing the timing)
adverb知道
to know
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