才
cái · only then · not until · just (implying lateness or a condition that must be met first)
先抓住这个知识点的感觉
“才”是HSK3-4 表达场景中需要重点掌握的表达。学习时不要只背翻译，要同时掌握使用对象、常见搭配和语气。
English: This card teaches “才” through context, examples, usage notes, common mistakes, and practice. Core meaning: only then · not until · just (implying lateness or a condition that must be met first)
字源与基础信息
cái
词汇卡 · only then · not until · just (implying lateness or a condition that must be met first)
“才”的核心是："才"表示事情发生得晚（说话人觉得太晚了），或者表示只有满足某个条件，结果才会发生。。本卡把它放回HSK3-4 表达场景中，通过例句、辨析和练习帮助学生真正会用。
English: This card teaches “才” through context, examples, usage notes, common mistakes, and practice. Core meaning: only then · not until · just (implying lateness or a condition that must be met first)
例句
搭配表格
| 常用搭配 | 用途 | 例句 | English |
|---|---|---|---|
| 无固定搭配结构 | 本卡暂未收录稳定词组搭配 | 请先通过例句掌握语境；后续有固定搭配时再补充。 | No fixed collocation pattern has been curated for this card yet. |
近义辨析
| 词语 | 英文解释 | 区别提示 | English note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 才 | only then · not until · just (implying lateness or a condition that must be met first) | 本卡核心表达，先掌握真实语境和常用搭配。 | This is the core expression of this card. Master its real context and common collocations first. |
语用提示
场景定位
先判断“才”在HSK3-4 表达场景里解决什么问题：点名对象、表达态度、提出请求，还是说明结果。
English note: First identify what this expression does in context: naming an object, expressing attitude, making a request, or describing a result.
核心意义
把“才”和整句一起理解，不只背英文翻译。重点观察它前后常跟什么词。
English note: Understand the expression inside the whole sentence, not only through an English translation. Notice the words that usually come before and after it.
输出练习
先跟读 4 个例句，再换一个人、地点或动作，用“才”说自己的句子。
English note: Repeat the four examples first, then change the person, place, or action and make your own sentence.
常见偏误
错：把“才”用在任何场景。
对：先判断对象和语境，再使用“才”。
词语和语法都有固定语境，不能只按英文直译。
Avoid “把“才”用在任何场景。”. A more natural form is “先判断对象和语境，再使用“才”。”. This card teaches “才” through context, examples, usage notes, common mistakes, and practice. Core meaning: only then · not until · just (implying lateness or a condition that must be met first)
错：只背“才”的英文意思。
对：同时记住“才”的搭配、语序和语气。
学习卡目标是会用，不只是知道翻译。
Avoid “只背“才”的英文意思。”. A more natural form is “同时记住“才”的搭配、语序和语气。”. This card teaches “才” through context, examples, usage notes, common mistakes, and practice. Core meaning: only then · not until · just (implying lateness or a condition that must be met first)
错：说句子时漏掉“才”前后的必要成分。
对：按照例句观察完整结构，再替换关键词。
完整句子比单个词更能帮助学生掌握真实用法。
Avoid “说句子时漏掉“才”前后的必要成分。”. A more natural form is “按照例句观察完整结构，再替换关键词。”. This card teaches “才” through context, examples, usage notes, common mistakes, and practice. Core meaning: only then · not until · just (implying lateness or a condition that must be met first)
词族
练习：识别 → 理解 → 应用 → 创造
他昨天晚上十二点______睡觉。（说话人觉得太晚了） He didn't go to sleep until midnight. (The speaker thinks this is very late.)
只有多练习，______能说好汉语。 Only by practicing more can you speak Chinese well.
"他六点才起床"和"他六点就起床了"意思相同。 "He didn't get up until 6" and "He got up as early as 6" mean the same thing. True or false?
你______来！我等了你两个小时了！（表示说话人觉得对方来得太晚） You ______ came! I've been waiting for you for two hours! (The speaker thinks the person is very late.)
找出错误：只有你帮我，我能完成这个任务。 Find the error: "Only if you help me can I complete this task."
你的朋友约好8点见面，但他9点才到。你会怎么说？ You agreed to meet at 8, but your friend arrived at 9. What do you say?
这道题很难，我想了一个小时______做出来了。 This problem was very hard — I thought for an hour and ______ solved it.
翻译成中文，用"才"： "Only when you apologize will I forgive you." （提示：道歉 = apologize，原谅 = forgive）
选择正确的词：这个孩子很聪明，三岁______会说话了。 This child is very smart — she could speak as early as age 3.
下面哪个句子用"才"是正确的？ Which sentence uses 才 correctly?
听到或看到“我等了半小时，车才来。”时，这句话最接近哪个意思？
你要表达“I waited half an hour before the car finally came.”，下面哪一句最自然？
根据语境补全：我等了半小时，车______来。
把下面汉字排成一个自然句子。意思提示：He did not arrive at the company until eight.
哪一句需要修改？提示：词语和语法都有固定语境，不能只按英文直译。
记忆钩子
把“才”放进HSK3-4 表达场景记忆：先听例句，再替换人物、地点或动作说自己的句子。
English note: Use this memory hook to connect the expression with a real situation: only then · not until · just (implying lateness or a condition that must be met first).