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只

zhǐ

HSK 3

#97 most

frequent character

only, merely, just, but

adverb

conjunction

Example Sentences

我只想要一个苹果。

wǒzhī xiǎngyào yígè píngguǒ 。

I only want one apple.

她只看书，不看电视。

tā zhī kànshū ， bùkàn diànshì 。

She only reads books and does not watch TV.

这件事我只告诉你。

zhè jiàn shì wǒzhī gàosù nǐ 。

I only told you about this matter.

Words with similar meanings

A slightly more formal way to express exclusivity.

Used in a similar context but can imply a slight emotional nuance.

Homophones

Words Starting With 只

只好zhǐ hǎo

without any better option; to have to; to be forced to

只要zhǐ yào

if only; so long as

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Same Characters, Different Readings

"classifier for birds and certain animals, one of a pair, some utensils, vessels etc"

Public Lists with 只

All words for the HSK 3 test

Homophones

finger, to point at or to

stop, only, just, till, to

imperial decree, purport, aim