anyway; merely; just
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Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesadverb
anyway; in any case; after all
dialectUsed to indicate that the result or situation remains the same regardless of the choice made or circumstances. Predominantly used in northern Chinese dialects.
Bù不
shì是
nǐ你
lái来
，
jiù就
shì是
wǒ我
qù去
，
zuǒ左
bu不
guò过
shì是
zhè这
me么
yī一
huí回
shì事
。
Either you come or I go; it's the same thing anyway.
Zuǒ左
bu不
guò过
jiù就
shì是
duō多
huā花
diǎn点
shí时
jiān间
，
méi没
shén什
me么
dà大
bù不
liǎo了
de的
。
It's just a matter of spending more time anyway; it's no big deal.
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Nǐ你
xuǎn选
nǎ哪
tiáo条
lù路
dōu都
xíng行
，
zuǒ左
bu不
guò过
jù距
lí离
chà差
bù不
duō多
。
You can choose either route; the distance is about the same anyway.
adverb
only; merely; just
dialectUsed to downplay the significance or severity of a situation, suggesting that the matter is minor or trivial.
Zhè这
jià架
jī机
qì器
zuǒ左
bu不
guò过
shì是
shàng上
le了
diǎn点
xiù锈
，
bù不
yòng用
xiū修
。
This machine merely has a bit of rust on it; it doesn't need repair.
Tā他
zuǒ左
bu不
guò过
shì是
gè个
hái孩
zi子
，
bié别
gēn跟
tā他
jì计
jiào较
。
He's just a child; don't hold it against him.
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Zhè这
jiàn件
shì事
zuǒ左
bu不
guò过
shì是
gè个
wù误
huì会
，
jiě解
shì释
qīng清
chǔ楚
jiù就
hǎo好
le了
。
This matter is merely a misunderstanding; it will be fine once it's cleared up.