刚刚
Just now
Literalmente: Just just
Use `刚刚` to describe anything that happened in the very recent, immediate past.
Em 15 segundos
- Describes actions that happened seconds or minutes ago.
- Place it directly before the verb in a sentence.
- Sounds friendly and conversational due to the repeated character.
Significado
Think of it as the 'instant replay' of words. It describes something that happened just seconds or minutes ago, right before you spoke.
Exemplos-chave
3 de 6Answering a phone call you almost missed
我刚刚在洗澡。
I was just showering.
Meeting a friend at a cafe
我也刚刚到。
I also just arrived.
In a professional meeting
经理刚刚说了这件事。
The manager just mentioned this matter.
Contexto cultural
The repetition of the character '刚' (hard/just) into '刚刚' is a common linguistic feature in Chinese to soften the tone. It makes the speaker sound more approachable and less blunt. It reflects a cultural preference for rhythmic, balanced speech in daily social interactions.
The 'Just Right' Secret
Besides time, `刚刚` can mean 'exactly' or 'just right' in terms of quantity, like `刚刚好` (just the right amount).
Don't look too far back
If you are talking about something that happened this morning (and it's now evening), use `今天早上` instead of `刚刚`.
Em 15 segundos
- Describes actions that happened seconds or minutes ago.
- Place it directly before the verb in a sentence.
- Sounds friendly and conversational due to the repeated character.
What It Means
刚刚 is your go-to word for the immediate past. It covers that tiny window of time between 'now' and 'a few minutes ago'. If you just finished a coffee or stepped off a bus, this is your word. It feels fresh and immediate. It tells your listener that the action is still warm.
How To Use It
Place 刚刚 right before the verb. It is like a prefix for your actions. You can say 我刚刚到 (I just arrived). You can also use it as a standalone answer. If someone asks when you finished, just say 刚刚. It is simple and punchy. No complex grammar is needed here. Just drop it in and keep going.
When To Use It
Use it when you want to explain why you are out of breath. Use it when you missed a call by five seconds. It is perfect for texting friends to say you just woke up. In a restaurant, use it to tell the waiter you just ordered. It works beautifully in any casual conversation. It bridges the gap between the past and the present moment.
When NOT To Use It
Do not use it for things that happened yesterday. If the event was hours ago, use 刚才 instead. 刚刚 is for things that are practically still happening. Also, avoid using it in very stiff, ancient legal documents. It is a living, breathing word for daily life. If you use it for a graduation three years ago, people will be very confused. Keep it fresh and keep it recent.
Cultural Background
Chinese culture values being 'on time' and 'in the moment'. 刚刚 reflects this focus on the immediate present. Doubling the character 刚 makes it sound softer and more rhythmic. It is a very 'friendly' sounding word. It lacks the harshness of some formal time markers. In many dialects, people might even add a little 'r' sound at the end to make it sound even cuter.
Common Variations
You will often hear just 刚. This is the shorter, faster version. 刚才 is another sibling, but it feels slightly further away. Some people say 刚才刚刚 when they are really excited, though it is redundant. You might also see 恰恰好 which means 'just right' in terms of amount. Stick with 刚刚 for time, and you will sound like a local in no time.
Notas de uso
It is a neutral-register word that is safe for all situations. Just remember to place it before the verb and keep it for very recent events.
The 'Just Right' Secret
Besides time, `刚刚` can mean 'exactly' or 'just right' in terms of quantity, like `刚刚好` (just the right amount).
Don't look too far back
If you are talking about something that happened this morning (and it's now evening), use `今天早上` instead of `刚刚`.
The Softener
Using the double `刚刚` instead of the single `刚` makes you sound much more polite and less rushed to native ears.
Exemplos
6我刚刚在洗澡。
I was just showering.
Explains why there was a delay in answering.
我也刚刚到。
I also just arrived.
A polite way to make the other person feel less guilty for being late.
经理刚刚说了这件事。
The manager just mentioned this matter.
Refers to a point made moments ago in the same meeting.
我刚刚吃了一个大西瓜！
I just ate a huge watermelon!
Sharing a small, immediate life update.
你刚刚是不是在偷看我？
Were you just peeking at me?
Playful accusation between friends.
我刚刚才明白你的意思。
I only just now understood what you meant.
Shows a delayed but recent 'aha!' moment.
Teste-se
Choose the correct word to say 'I just ate.'
我 ___ 吃饭了。
`刚刚` indicates the action of eating happened just moments ago.
Complete the sentence: 'The bus just left.'
公共汽车 ___ 开走了。
`刚刚` is used here to show the bus left in the immediate past.
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Recursos visuais
Formality of '刚刚'
Used with friends and family constantly.
我刚刚醒。
Standard for daily workplace or street talk.
会议刚刚结束。
Used in news reports for very recent events.
新闻刚刚收到消息。
When to say '刚刚'
Missed Call
I just saw your call.
Arriving
I just got off the train.
Eating
I just finished lunch.
Learning
I just learned this word!
Perguntas frequentes
10 perguntasThey mean the same thing, but 刚刚 is more oral and sounds softer. 刚 is often used in written Chinese or when you are in a hurry.
No, that would be confusing. Use it for things that happened within the last few minutes or perhaps an hour at most.
It usually goes after the subject and before the verb. For example: 我 (subject) 刚刚 (time) 到 (verb).
It is neutral. You can use it with your boss, your grandma, or your best friend without any issues.
Often yes, because the action is completed. For example: 他刚刚走了 (He just left).
Yes! If you add 好 to get 刚刚好, it means 'just right' or 'perfectly timed'.
刚刚 is a shorter time frame (seconds/minutes). 刚才 can refer to a slightly longer past (up to an hour or two).
No, 刚刚 is strictly for the past. For the near future, you would use 马上 (immediately).
Absolutely, it is one of the most common words used in WeChat and texting.
You would say 我刚刚醒 or 我刚刚起床.
Frases relacionadas
刚才
Just now / a moment ago
马上
Immediately / right away
刚刚好
Just right / perfect
刚才的
The one from just now
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