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仅仅
jǐnjǐn
Description
“仅仅”的意思是“只有”，用来说数量或程度很小。
"仅仅" means "only," used to indicate a small quantity or degree.
它常常放在数字前面，让句子的语气更强。
It is often placed before numbers to make the sentence tone stronger.
Meanings
仅仅jǐnjǐn
only; merely; just (emphasizing a small amount)
这本书仅仅五块钱。
This book costs only five yuan.
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Notes
- Etymology
reduplication of 仅 (only), which adds emphasis to the sense of 'merely'.
- Nuance
stronger and more formal than 只; often stresses how small an amount is.
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