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只不过

zhǐ bu guò
HSK 5

English Meaning

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

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只不过他们对女性的话题
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💡 INTENT:

“It's just that they are still somewhat conservative and reluctant to discuss women's issues openly.”

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还是很大的

“a pretty good chance.”

“It's just that they're still”

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还是有一些避讳

“a bit uncomfortable discussing women's topics.”

《突然的喜欢》 · social_and_dating
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只不过是个凡人啊
HSK 5 00:01
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💡 INTENT:

“Don't make him out to be a god—he's only human and has flaws just like the rest of us.”

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厉害的角色

“some tough guy.”

“Turns out you're just a mortal.”

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凡人

“A mortal?”

《佳偶天成》 · social_and_dating
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只不过对於藤田而言
HSK 5 00:02
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也在暗中行动

“was acting in the shadows.”

“However, for Fujita,”

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比起武木的身份

“compared to Wumu's identity,”

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