才知道
cái zhīdàophrase★Intermediate— just realized
informal
To realize or find out something for the first time, often with a sense of surprise or belated understanding.
她才知道这件事的真相。
She just found out the truth about this matter.
我才知道原来他这么有名。
I just realized he's so famous.
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Often used to express surprise or a delayed realization.
Related Phrases
💡Pro Tip
Emphasis on Timing
The phrase emphasizes that the realization happened later than expected.
📖Word Origin
Combination of '才' (just, only) and '知道' (to know), emphasizing a delayed realization.
📝Usage Notes
Commonly used in casual conversation to express surprise or a belated understanding of something.
Word Breakdown
才
just, only
adverb知道
to know
verb汉英词典