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只是
zhǐshì
Description
“只是”有两个常见的意思：一个是“仅仅、不过是”，一个是“但是”。
"只是" has two common meanings: one is "only, merely," and the other is "but."
它在口语和书面语里都很常用。
It is commonly used in both spoken and written language.
Meanings
只是zhǐshì
only; merely; just
我只是想问一个问题。
I just want to ask a question.
只是zhǐshì
but; however (mild contrast)
这件衣服很好看，只是有点贵。
This piece of clothing looks nice, but it's a bit expensive.
Related words
Notes
- Etymology
只 (only) + 是 (be), literally 'only is'.
- Nuance
as 'but', 只是 is softer and milder than 但是 or 可是.
In videos
“所以你就只是在这个阅读器上边看书，”
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