Chinese

zhǐ
Meaning: only; merely
Part of Speech: Adverb

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Handwriting

只

Example sentences

I only have one book.
目前,這座橋只開放給行人通行。
目前,这座桥只开放给行人通行。
At present, this bridge is open only to pedestrians.
我們只求平安。
我们只求平安。
We only seek peace and safety.
不要只看眼前的利益。
Don't just look at immediate benefits.
普通老百姓只想要過安定的生活。
普通老百姓只想要过安定的生活。
Ordinary people just want to live a stable life.
我家離學校只隔一條街。
我家离学校只隔一条街。
My home is only one street away from the school.
只剩下我一個人了。
只剩下我一个人了。
Only I am left.
他只顧自己,不管別人。
他只顾自己,不管别人。
He only cares about himself and disregards others.
我只帶走了幾本書,其餘的都留在了這裡。
我只带走了几本书,其余的都留在了这里。
I only took a few books; the rest were left here.
我家距學校步行只需五分鐘。
我家距学校步行只需五分钟。
My home is just a five-minute walk from school.

Usage Notes

Used to express 'only' or 'just'. Often followed by '有' (to have) or '是' (to be).

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