刚
gāng
Meaning
- just; only a short while ago
- exactly; precisely
- barely; only just
Definition
表示不久前发生；恰好；坚硬。
Indicates just now; exactly; hard.
Usage
作为副词，通常放在动词前，表示动作刚刚发生；也可作形容词，表示坚硬。
As an adverb, usually placed before a verb to indicate that an action has just occurred; can also be an adjective meaning hard.
Examples
- 1 我刚到学校。 (I just arrived at school.)
- 2 他刚吃完饭。 (He just finished eating.)
- 3 这双鞋大小刚好。 (These shoes are just the right size.)
- 4 这块石头太刚了。 (This stone is too hard.)
- 5 她刚学会开车。 (She just learned to drive.)
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