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  4. 仅仅

仅仅

jǐn jǐn
only, merely

他仅仅想休息一下。

He only wants to rest for a moment.


general

Used to emphasize that something is limited to a specific extent or degree, often implying that it is less than expected or desired.

这本书仅仅是入门级的。

This book is only for beginners.

她仅仅知道一些基本的信息。

She only knows some basic information.

Often used to soften or limit the scope of a statement, indicating that the action or condition is minimal or restricted.

Collocations

仅仅是only is仅仅因为only because仅仅为了only in order to

Synonyms

只是不过仅仅仅

Antonyms

不仅仅不仅而且

Related Phrases

仅仅如此phrase
only this much
仅仅如此而已phrase
nothing more than this

Pro Tip

Emphasis vs. Limitation

'仅仅' can emphasize a point or limit the scope of a statement. Context determines its nuance.

Gold Rule

Avoid Redundancy

While '仅仅' is grammatically correct, it is often interchangeable with '仅' in modern usage.

Word Origin

Composed of the character '仅' (only) repeated for emphasis, a common pattern in Chinese to intensify meaning.

Usage Notes

Can be used to express limitation, emphasis, or to correct an overstatement. Often appears in formal and informal contexts.

Word Breakdown

仅
only
root
+
仅
only
root
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