chẳng qua
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merely
Adverb
merely
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Meaning
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Meaning
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Adverb
merely Comparison & Modality
Used to indicate that something is nothing more than what is specified or described.
vi Đó chẳng qua là một sự hiểu lầm nhỏ giữa hai người.
en That was merely a small misunderstanding between the two people.
Parts
chẳng / qua / A compound of chẳng + qua
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Parts
chẳng / qua / A compound of chẳng + qua
OriginA compound of chẳng + qua
Similar
đơn thuần / vỏn vẹn / chỉn / only
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Similar
đơn thuần / vỏn vẹn / chỉn / only
Use
chẳng bao lâu / chứ mà lại chẳng / chẳng bao giờ / chẳng hề …
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Use
chẳng bao lâu / chứ mà lại chẳng / chẳng bao giờ / chẳng hề …