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刚知道
gāng zhī dào
just found out
我刚知道你辞职了。
I just found out you quit.
informal
To have recently become aware of a fact or piece of information.
刚知道这个消息，我非常震惊。
I was shocked when I just found out this news.
你刚知道她怀孕了吗？
Did you just find out she's pregnant?
Often used in spoken Chinese to emphasize the recent discovery of information. Can imply surprise or sudden realization.
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Pro Tip
Contextual meaning
The phrase '刚知道' emphasizes the recent discovery of information, often with an implied reaction. In English, 'just found out' captures both the timing and the emotional impact better than literal translations like 'just knew'.
Gold Rule
Usage timing
Use '刚知道' when the information was discovered very recently, typically within the same day or conversation context. It doesn't work for long-standing knowledge.
Word Origin
Combination of '刚' (just/recently) and '知道' (to know). The phrase emerged in modern Mandarin as a colloquial expression for recent discovery of information.
Usage Notes
1. Typically used in conversational contexts rather than formal writing. 2. Often followed by a clause showing the speaker's reaction or subsequent action. 3. The 'just found out' meaning is context-dependent and may not always translate directly to 'just' in English.
Word Breakdown
刚
just/recently
adverb知道
to know
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