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只有 (zhǐ yǒu): only if

Meaning & Stroke Order

HSK 3conjunction

Word info

Pinyin
Meaning
only if
Characters
2
Part of speech
conjunction
HSK level
HSK 3

Full definitions

Meanings grouped by pronunciation.

  • only
  • only if
  • can only
  • have no choice but to
  • only
  • alone
  • only if (followed by 才)
  • can only
  • have no choice but to

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Character breakdown

HSK 3

grain that has begun to ripen

HSK 1

to have

Example sentences

，。

Only if you work hard can you succeed.

。

Only he alone knows the answer.

，。

Only by doing this can we finish on time.

。

Only you can help me.

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