只是 (zhǐ shì) — (adverb) merely, only, just; (conjunction) but, however

Definição

只是 as an adverb means 'only / just' to downplay what follows (他只是开玩笑). As a conjunction it means 'but / however' and is softer than 可是 or 但是, often used to give an excuse or gentle correction.

adverb
merelyonlyjust
conjunction
buthowever

Exemplos

  • 只是
    Wǒ zhǐ shì xiǎng kàn kàn, bù mǎi.
    I just want to take a look, not buy.
  • 只是
    Tā hěn xiǎng gēn nǐ yì qǐ qù, zhǐ shì méi shí jiān.
    I'd like to go with you, but I don't have time.
  • 只是
    Nǐ zhǐ shì bié shēng qì, tā kāi wán xiào de.
    Just don't get angry; he was joking.

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