只是

zhǐshì

merely; only; but

Dictionary entry

merely; only; just; nothing but; simply; but; however

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只
是

See it in sentences

我只是问问。

Wǒ zhǐ shì wèn wèn.

English

I am just asking.

这只是一个小问题。

Zhè zhǐshì yí gè xiǎo wèntí.

English

This is just a small problem.

Goes with

  • 只是看看just having a look
  • 只是一点just a little
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