CHINESE DICTIONARYWORD

只是

zhǐ shìHSK 3

只是 (zhǐ shì) is an HSK 3 Chinese word with 2 definitions and 4 bilingual examples.

PARTS OF SPEECH2
DEFINITIONS2
EXAMPLES4
01

Definitions & Usage

Meanings and examples

1

adverb 副

  1. Englishonly

    • EX
      我不是不想去,只是今天太累了。

      It's not that I don't want to go; I'm just too tired today.

    • EX
      他只是问了一个问题,别生气。

      He only asked one question. Don't be angry.

2

conjunction 连

  1. Englishbut

    • EX
      这家饭馆菜很好,只是有点儿贵。

      The food at this restaurant is very good, but it's a little expensive.

    • EX
      我很想帮你,只是现在没有时间。

      I really want to help you, but I don't have time right now.