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- 只是
只是
zhǐ shì
Meaning
- merely; only; just; nothing but
- but; however
Definition
仅仅是；不过是；表示轻微转折。
merely; only; just; but.
Usage
用于限定范围，强调事物轻微或简单；也可表示转折，语气比“但是”弱。
Used to limit the scope, emphasizing that something is slight or simple; also used to indicate a slight contrast, weaker than '但是'.
Examples
- 1 我只是想帮你，没有别的意思。 (I just wanted to help you; I had no other intention.)
- 2 他只是个孩子，别太责怪他。 (He is just a child; don't blame him too much.)
- 3 这道菜味道不错，只是有点辣。 (This dish tastes good, but it's a bit spicy.)
- 4 她只是笑了笑，没说什么。 (She just smiled and said nothing.)
- 5 我只是路过，顺便来看看你。 (I'm just passing by, and I dropped in to see you.)
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