only need; merely require
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Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesverb
to only need; to merely require; to simply take
Indicates that something requires only a small amount of time, effort, or resources. Often used with time expressions to emphasize brevity or ease.
Zhè这
diǎn点
huó活
r儿
，
zhǐ只
xiāo消
jǐ几
fēn分
zhōng钟
jiù就
kě可
yǐ以
gàn干
wán完
。
This bit of work can be finished in just a few minutes.
Zhè这
jiàn件
shì事
zhǐ只
xiāo消
yī一
jù句
huà话
jiù就
néng能
jiě解
jué决
。
This matter can be resolved with just a single sentence.
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Zhǐ只
xiāo消
yī一
yǎn眼
，
tā他
jiù就
rèn认
chū出
le了
lǎo老
péng朋
you友
。
With just one glance, he recognized his old friend.