most; only; but; however
Meanings
3 senses · 15 examplesadverb
to the highest degree; most
neutralOften used to emphasize that the preceding adjective reaches the upper limit of the described quality.
This dish tastes perfect.
This is the fastest method possible.
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She is an extremely well-behaved child who never causes trouble for adults.
This clothes is extremely cheap, only ten yuan.
This movie is absolutely wonderful, worth watching.
adverb
only; merely; just
neutralUsed to downplay the scale or severity of a situation, often followed by 罢了 to strengthen the understated tone.
She was only seventeen years old when she joined the army back then.
He only mispronounced one word, don't take it too seriously.
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I only got two multiple-choice questions wrong in this exam.
This is just a small matter, don't take it to heart.
He just said it casually, don't take it seriously.
conjunction
but; however; yet
neutralUsed to introduce a contrasting or limiting statement that softens the preceding positive comment.
The patient is in good spirits, but their appetite is not very good.
This plan is very good, but it may be difficult to implement.
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He loves sports, but he isn't good at playing basketball.
This restaurant has a great environment, but the prices are a bit expensive.
The plot of this movie is very engaging, but the ending is a bit rushed.