仅此而已

jǐn cǐ ér yǐ
just this and nothing more

这只是我个人的意见,仅此而已。

This is just my personal opinion, nothing more.


formal

Used to emphasize that something is limited to what has been stated and nothing else.

问题仅此而已,没有其他隐藏的含义。

The question is just this and nothing more; there's no hidden meaning.

我只是想帮忙,仅此而已。

I just wanted to help; that's all.

Often used to downplay or clarify that one's statement or action is limited in scope.

Collocations

仅此而矣same as 仅此而已 (variant)仅此一项just this one item

Related Phrases

不过如此phrase
nothing more than this

Pro Tip

Formal vs. Casual

Use 仅此而已 in formal contexts or written communication. In casual speech, simpler phrases like '就这样' or '就这些' are more natural.

Gold Rule

Clarifying Limits

When you want to emphasize that your statement or action has no hidden agenda or additional implications, 仅此而已 is the go-to phrase.

Word Origin

Composed of 仅 (only, merely) + 此 (this) + 而 (and) + 已 (already, stop). The phrase emphasizes finality or limitation, suggesting nothing beyond the stated matter.

Usage Notes

Commonly used in written Chinese to sound formal or to clarify that no additional meaning or implication is intended. Avoid overusing in casual speech.

Word Breakdown

only, merely
adverb
+
this
pronoun
+
and, to connect
conjunction
+
already, stop
adverb
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