HSK 4
正好
zhènghǎo
just right
Structure
Subject + (Verb) + 正好 / 正好 + Verb Phrase
How it works
The word '正好' can function as an adjective meaning 'just right' in terms of size, amount, or degree. It can also act as an adverb meaning 'coincidentally' or 'just at the right time' when an action occurs. It is frequently used to describe perfect timing or a perfect fit for a situation.
Examples
这件衬衫的大小正好。
Zhè jiàn chènshān de dàxiǎo zhènghǎo.
The size of this shirt is just right.
我出门时，正好下雨了。
Wǒ chūmén shí, zhènghǎo xiàyǔ le.
Just as I was going out, it happened to start raining.
你来得正好，我有事要找你。
Nǐ láide zhènghǎo, wǒ yǒu shì yào zhǎo nǐ.
You've come at just the right time; I have something to discuss with you.
Common mistakes
Do not confuse '正好' with '正在' (zhèngzài); '正好' refers to timing and suitability, while '正在' is used to indicate an action in progress.
Tip
If you want to say something happened 'coincidentally' before a verb, place '正好' immediately before that verb.
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