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才 (cái) — how to say "only then" in Chinese
才
Only then, just
Radicals / Keys
手
Hand
#64 · shǒu · 3 strokes
Examples
我做完作业才去玩。
I only go play after finishing my homework.
他现在才来。
He only came now.
Mnemonic
[cái-] Captain Jack Sparrow found a map marked with a simple horizontal line like 才, leading to the treasure 🏴☠️. "Only then can we find the hidden treasure," he exclaimed, pointing dramatically at the 才 on the map, as the crew cheered in excitement.
Frequently asked questions
How do you say "only then" in Chinese?
"only then" in Chinese is 才 (cái).
What does 才 mean in English?
才 (cái) means "Only then, just".
How is 才 pronounced?
It is pronounced cái (written as cai). The page has audio recorded by a native speaker.
How do you write "only then" in Chinese characters?
It is written 才.
What HSK level is 才?
才 belongs to the HSK 3 vocabulary list.
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