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才知道
cái zhīdào
just realized
我才知道他已经结婚了。
I just realized he's already married.
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.
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
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