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仅有
jǐnyǒu
Description
"仅有"的意思是只有很少，一般用来说数量很小。
"仅有" means having very few, generally used to indicate a small quantity.
它比"只有"更正式，常常出现在书面语里。
It is more formal than "只有" and often appears in written language.
Meanings
仅有jǐnyǒu
to have only; there is only
这个村子仅有十户人家。
This village has only ten households.
仅有jǐnyǒu
only; merely (a small amount)
他仅有一次机会。
He has only one chance.
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Notes
- Etymology
仅 (only) + 有 (to have), literally "only have".
- Nuance
more formal and written than 只有; often used in reports or literary text.
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