刚好 (gāng hǎo) — (adverb) just, exactly; (adjective) to be just right, to happen to be
Definition
Means 'just right' or 'happens to' — focus on lucky timing or a perfect fit (刚好赶上, 刚好合适). Pairs naturally with 正好 in the same meaning; 刚刚 only refers to 'a moment ago' and does not mean 'just right'.
adverb
justexactly
adjective
to be just rightto happen to be
Examples
- 刚好。Wǒ men gāng hǎo gǎn shàng le zuì hòu yì bān chē.We just caught the last bus.
- 刚好。Zhè ge zuò wèi dà xiǎo gāng hǎo.The size of this seat is just right.
- 刚好。Wǒ gāng hǎo mǎi dào le zuì hòu yí piào.I just managed to get the last ticket.
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