只不过
Meanings
1. only; merely; nothing but; no more than
2. it's just that ...
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Examples3
他 只不过 是 个 政治家。
He is nothing more than a politician.
这 只不过 全 是 个 大 误会 而已。
It's all just a big misunderstanding.
那儿 曾经 很 宁静, 只不过 偶尔 会 有 一些 过往 车辆 的 声音。
It was once very peaceful there, but now you'll sometimes hear the sound of passing vehicles.