刚 (gāng) — how to say "just" in Chinese

Just, barely

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#18 · dāo · 2 strokes

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吃完晚饭,就接到了公司打来的一个紧急电话。

He had just finished dinner when he received an urgent call from the company.

到。

I just arrived.

Frequently asked questions

How do you say "just" in Chinese?

"just" in Chinese is 刚 (gāng).

What does 刚 mean in English?

刚 (gāng) means "Just, barely".

How is 刚 pronounced?

It is pronounced gāng (written as gang). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.

How do you write "just" in Chinese characters?

It is written 刚.

What HSK level is 刚?

刚 belongs to the HSK 4 vocabulary list.

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