仅仅如此
这只是一个小问题，仅仅如此。
This is just a small problem, that's all.
simply that; nothing more than that
他只是开个玩笑，仅仅如此。
He was just joking, that's all.
Used to emphasize that something is limited to a simple or straightforward explanation without additional complexity.
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Pro Tip
Avoid overuse
While useful for dismissing trivial matters, overusing '仅仅如此' may sound dismissive or unenthusiastic in formal contexts.
Gold Rule
Positioning
Place '仅仅如此' at the end of a sentence to emphasize that the preceding statement is the complete explanation.
Word Origin
Composed of '仅仅' (only; merely) and '如此' (like this; so). The phrase emerged in modern Chinese as a concise way to downplay or simplify a situation.
Usage Notes
Commonly used in spoken and written Chinese to dismiss further discussion or to indicate that a matter is trivial or self-explanatory. Often appears at the end of a sentence for emphasis.