单单 (chán) — only, alone, merely
Definition
单单 is an adverb meaning 'only / just / merely' that scopes a contrast — it highlights one element among others (单单他没去 = 'only he didn't go'). Often paired with 就 to stress a surprising limit.
adverb
onlyalonemerely
Examples
- ，单单。Bié rén dōu qù le, chán tā méi qù.Everyone else went; only he didn't go.
- 单单。Zhè jiàn shì chán kào yí gè rén shì zuò bù wán de.This task cannot be finished by just one person.
- 单单。Tā chán kàn le yí biàn jiù jì zhù le.He remembered it after just one read.
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