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The word "仅仅" is formed through the process of reduplication, where the single character "仅" (meaning "only" or "merely") is simply doubled. This repetition does not create a new conceptual meaning but instead functions to intensify and emphasize the original sense of limitation or small quantity conveyed by the root character. The formation is purely structural, relying on the rhythmic and emphatic power of duplication to strengthen the adverbial force.

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仅仅是个开始。

Zhè jǐnjǐn shì gè kāishǐ.

This is only the beginning.

仅仅想帮助你。

Wǒ jǐnjǐn xiǎng bāngzhù nǐ.

I only want to help you.

仅仅用了十分钟就完成了作业。

Tā jǐnjǐn yòngle shí fēnzhōng jiù wánchéngle zuòyè.

He finished his homework in only ten minutes.

这不仅仅是一个问题,更是一个挑战。

Zhè bù jǐnjǐn shì yī gè wèntí, gèng shì yī gè tiǎozhàn.

This is not just a problem, but also a challenge.

他们之所以失败,仅仅是因为准备不足。

Tāmen zhī suǒyǐ shībài, jǐnjǐn shì yīnwèi zhǔnbèi bùzú.

The reason they failed is merely because of insufficient preparation.

Word Definition - 仅仅

jǐn jǐn barely; only; merely; only (this and nothing more)

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