Korean

불과
Meaning: only, just, merely
Part of Speech: Adverb

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Handwriting

不
過

Example sentences

It's only a 10-minute distance from here to school.
그 의견에 찬성한 사람은 소수에 불과하다.
Only a small number of people agreed with that opinion.
그의 말은 전혀 근거 없는 헛소리에 불과하다.
His words are nothing but groundless nonsense.
그 정권은 외세의 조종을 받는 괴뢰 정부에 불과했다.
That regime was nothing more than a puppet government controlled by foreign powers.

Usage Notes

Emphasizes that a number or amount is smaller than expected. Often used with numbers and counters.

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