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只好
zhǐhǎo
Description
“只好”的意思是没有别的办法，所以只能这样做。
The meaning of "只好" is that there is no other way, so you have to do it this way.
当你不想做，但是没有选择的时候，就可以用“只好”。
When you don't want to do something but have no choice, you can use "只好".
Meanings
只好zhǐhǎo
have no choice but to; be forced to
下雨了，我们只好待在家里。
It's raining, so we have to stay at home.
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Notes
- Etymology
只 (only) + 好 (may as well), literally "can only well do so."
- Nuance
shows resignation to the only remaining option, often after a problem is stated.
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