僅僅/只不過...而已 downplays something as minor.
Only - Minimizes importance
而已 at end
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Downplaying
- ✅ 只不過是小事而已。
- ❌ 只不過是小事。 （語氣弱）
而已 at end
- ✅ 只是朋友而已。
- ❌ 而已只是朋友。
This is only the beginning.
He just wanted to confirm.
I was only making a suggestion.
These changes are just minor adjustments.
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