只不过

只不过只不過 zhǐ bu guò ㄓˇ ˙ㄅㄨ ㄍㄨㄛˋ zi2 bat1 gwo3 HSK 5

  • only; merely; nothing but; no more than
  • it's just that ...

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 只 (1 of 3) — stroke by stroke.

Draw each stroke of the character in order using your mouse or finger. A hint appears after three misses.

Character breakdown

Example sentences

  • 這只不過是個藉口。 That's just an excuse.
  • 他只不過是個詩人。 He is only a poet.
  • 他只不过是个政治家。 He is nothing more than a politician.
  • 你只不過是一個學生。 You are nothing but a student.
  • 湯姆只不過是實習生。 Tom is just an intern.

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