只是

zhǐshì

only; just; merely, except that; only; but

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except; just; no more than; only; simply

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just; no more than; nobbut; simply

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zhǐ shì

adv. simply, just

zhǐ shì

adv. merely, only

zhǐ shì

conj. but

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zhi3 shi4

merely, simply, only, but

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只是

zhǐ shì

（仅仅是） merely; only; just:

她来访只是为了礼貌。 She called on us merely for the sake of courtesy.

这只是托词而已。 It is merely a pretense.

我的意见很不成熟，只是供你参考。 My opinion hasn't been well thought out and is only for your reference.

（强调限于某种情况或范围） simply:

这只是手续问题。 This is simply a question of formalities.

（但是） however; but then; only:

我很想去，只是忙不过来。 I would very much like to go there, however my hands are full.

他的英语学得不错，只是发音还不太好。 His English is not bad, but his pronunciation isn't too good.

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只是|只是 [zhǐ shì] ► merely ► simply ► only ► but