刚 gāng
just now / just
刚 (gāng) means "just now / just" in Chinese and is one of the highest-frequency words in the Speak1000 curriculum.
Words used with 刚
刚才
gāngcái
just now / a moment ago
下雨
xià yǔ
to rain
响
xiǎng
to ring / to sound
Frequently asked questions
What does 刚 (gāng) mean in Chinese?
刚 (gāng) means "just now / just" in Chinese. 刚 (gāng) means "just now / just" in Chinese and is one of the highest-frequency words in the Speak1000 curriculum.
How do you use 刚 in a sentence?
Use 刚 (gāng) the way you would use "just now / just" in English, then build longer sentences by adding words you already know around it.
What words are commonly used with 刚?
Common words that pair with 刚 include 刚才. Learning these together helps you build complete, natural sentences instead of isolated vocabulary.
What is the difference between 刚 (gāng) and 告诉 (gàosu)?
Both are high-frequency Chinese words taught early in Speak1000. 刚 means "just now / just"; 告诉 means "tell / inform". The fastest way to tell them apart is to hear each one used in real sentences — our free lessons drill every word in context so the contrast becomes natural.
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Why this concept matters
One concept should unlock a network, not one translation
Speak1000 teaches 刚 as part of a cumulative sentence network. You connect it to concepts you already know, hear the combinations in context, and retrieve them in new situations.
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The fastest way to remember 刚 (gāng) is to hear it used naturally. Start with our free interactive lesson and practice with real audio from day one.
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