merely in Chinese
merely in Chinese is 只 — merely means only, and nothing more than; simply.
merely in Chinese
只
Pronounced: zhī
(focus) Without any other reason etc.; only, just, and nothing more. [from 16th c.]
What does "merely" mean?
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adv Only, and nothing more than; simply.
"I merely asked what time it was — no need to get defensive."
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merely in a sentence
- I merely asked what time it was — no need to get defensive.
- The delay was merely a formality.
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What is "merely" in Chinese?
"merely" in Chinese is 只. merely means: Only, and nothing more than; simply.
How do you pronounce 只?
"merely" in Chinese is 只, pronounced "zhī".
How do you use "merely" in a sentence?
Example: "I merely asked what time it was — no need to get defensive." In Chinese, "merely" is 只.
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