HSK 4
V 得正好
V dé zhènghǎo
V'ed at just the right time
Structure
Verb + 得 + 正好
How it works
This structure is used to indicate that an action or situation has occurred at the perfect or most opportune moment. It combines a verb with the degree complement '得' and the adjective '正好' (just right/coincidentally).
Examples
你来得正好，我们正要开始吃饭呢。
Nǐ lái de zhènghǎo, wǒmen zhèngyào kāishǐ chīfàn ne.
You arrived at just the right time; we are just about to start eating.
这件衣服我穿得正好，不大也不小。
Zhè jiàn yīfu wǒ chuān de zhènghǎo, bú dà yě bù xiǎo.
This piece of clothing fits me perfectly; it's neither too big nor too small.
你这个电话打得正好，我正想找你帮忙。
Nǐ zhège diànhuà dǎ de zhènghǎo, wǒ zhèng xiǎng zhǎo nǐ bāngmáng.
Your call came at the perfect time; I was just looking for your help.
Common mistakes
Do not confuse this with '正好的 + Noun'; when describing the timing of an action, the '得' is required after the verb.
Tip
Think of '正好' as 'coincidentally perfect.' It often implies a lucky coincidence where one action aligns perfectly with another event.
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