仅仅
Definition
(adv) Used to emphasize that something is small or insignificant
Examples
“仅仅是改变的建议就引起了那个一丝不苟的人的焦虑。”
“我只想喝杯咖啡，仅仅这样。”
I just want a cup of coffee, that's all.
“他仅仅晚到了五分钟，地铁站外就全堵住了。”
He was only five minutes late, and the area outside the subway station was already jammed.
“这块表看着旧，其实仅仅是表带磨坏了。”
This watch looks old, but it's only the strap that's worn out.
“我来上海第一天，口袋里仅仅剩下三十块钱。”
On my first day in Shanghai, I had only thirty yuan left in my pocket.
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Other Chinese words at this level include 刻薄的, 开放的, 需要关注的, 提供, and 同情. Tap any word to see its definition, examples, and audio.
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