conjunction, adverb, verb, time word, noun, pronoun, particle, adjective, punctuation, directional · used to indicate that an action or state occurs only after a specific condition is met

等到天黑以后，他才决定动身回家。

adverb, conjunction, verb, noun · modal particle used to emphasize that the subject actually possesses the stated attribute or to mark a contrast/correction (similar to 'in fact' or 'actually' in English).

别听他们的，我才是老板。

adverb, measure word · used before an expression of quantity or time to emphasize a small amount or a specific point in time

他今年才五岁。

adverb, time word · indicating that an action or event has occurred very recently

我才听完这首歌。

noun, proper name, verb, adverb · innate ability, talent, or a person possessing specific capabilities or characteristics

这孩子不仅聪明，而且在绘画方面很有才。

adverb · indicates that an action or event has happened very recently

他才刚离开办公室，你现在去追还来得及。

adverb · used before an expression of quantity to emphasize that the amount is small

现在才下午三点，我们在这里再坐一会儿吧。