Chinese Grammar

直到 + Time/Condition, Subject + 才 + Verb

Indicates that an action did not happen, or a realization did not occur, until a specific time or condition was met. '才' emphasizes the lateness or difficulty of the realization.

Example Sentences

直到有一天，安娜发现他和另一个女人在床上，她才如梦初醒。

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