How to Say ‘I just got here too.’ in Simplified Chinese
我也刚到。
wǒ yě gāng dào
[waw yeh gahng dow]
🇨🇳 In China: Even if you've been waiting twenty minutes, saying this is a polite white lie. It spares the late person embarrassment, and people use it all the time.
Phrase Breakdown
我也
wǒ yě
I also
我 (wǒ) means 'I' and 也 (yě) means 'also.' Both are third tone, so 我 changes to a rising second tone: wó yě.
我也是学生。
I'm also a student.
Words in this phrase
我
wǒ
[waw]
I; me
The basic first-person pronoun in Chinese.
我常常跟邻居说早上好。
I often say good morning to my neighbor.
也
yě
[yeh]
also; too
Used to show agreement or similarity with what someone just said.
邻居说天气好，我也这么觉得。
My neighbor says the weather is good, and I think so too.
刚到。
gāng dào
just arrived
刚 (gāng) means 'just now.' 到 (dào) means 'to arrive.' Say gāng high and level, then dào falling sharply.
他刚到家。
He just got home.
Words in this phrase
刚
gāng
[gahng]
just; just now
Shows that something happened a moment ago or you were just about to do something.
我刚注意到你的项链。
I just noticed your necklace.
到
dào
[dow]
to arrive
A verb meaning to reach or arrive at a place or destination.
我们到酒店的时候，司机说已经到。
When we arrived at the hotel, the driver said we had arrived already.
Get the Full Learning Experience
This lesson is just a preview. Download PrettyFluent to practice pronunciation, roleplay conversations, and master vocabulary with spaced repetition.
Pronunciation Feedback
AI-powered feedback on what you say out loud
Spaced Repetition
Retain vocabulary long-term with smart practice
Immersive Roleplaying
Practice real conversations with AI partners
Lessons for Your Situation
Request lessons tailored to your specific needs
Get Full LessonWhat Learners Are Saying
“Shanghai business dinners require real Mandarin skills. This app’s situation-based approach meant I could keep up with clients after just a month of practice.”
Ryan M., 36, Consultant
“Learning a language has never been as immediately impactful. Now I can charm the locals and navigate the food scene like a boss.”
Alex M., 42, Software Engineer
“I tried five different apps before this one. The roleplay conversations are what finally made things click. I actually remember what I learn now.”
Sofia R., 31, Marketing Manager