6 sentences for 只是 (zhǐ​shì — however)

1. 只是有件事我不明白。

   zhǐ​shì yǒu jiàn shì wǒ bù míng​bai.

   I just don't understand one thing.

   Source: OpenSubtitles

2. 只是这个过程太痛苦了。

   zhǐ​shì zhè gè guò​chéng tài tòng​kǔ le.

   It's just that the process is too painful.

   Source: OpenSubtitles

3. 他不笨，只是学习不努力。

   tā bù bèn, zhǐ​shì xué​xí bù nǔ​lì.

   He is not stupid; he just doesn't study hard.

   Source: Dong Chinese Dictionary

4. 这双鞋很好看，只是有点贵。

   zhè shuāng xié hěn hǎo​kàn, zhǐ​shì yǒu​diǎn guì.

   This pair of shoes looks good, but they're a bit expensive.

   Source: Dong Chinese Dictionary

5. 这里的景色依旧，只是人已不同。

   zhè​lǐ de jǐng​sè yī​jiù, zhǐ​shì rén yǐ bù​tóng.

   The scenery remains the same, but the people have changed.

   Source: Dong Chinese Dictionary

6. 他平日滴酒不沾，只是在节日偶然喝一点。

   tā píng​rì dī jiǔ bù zhān, zhǐ​shì zài jié​rì ǒu​rán hē yī​diǎn.

   He usually doesn't drink at all, but occasionally has a bit during festivals.

   Source: Dong Chinese Dictionary