只是 Taking about “only”
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只是 Taking about “only” |
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When you want to mention something that is unique or special, you may use the adverb “only” to bring out the
point. The word “ only” in Chinese is 只是 “zi2 si6 (zi2 hai6)”. The usage of the adverb “only” is the same in Chinese and English. |
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Example: 農曆新年也許和印度新年有點兒像，只是習俗不同。 Chinese New Year may be similar to Diwali, but only the customs are different. |