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只有
zhǐyǒu
Description
“只有”的意思是“除了这个以外，没有别的”。
The meaning of "只有" is "there is nothing else except this."
它常常和“才”一起用，表示这是唯一的条件。
It is often used together with "才" to indicate the only condition.
Meanings
只有zhǐyǒu
only have; there is only
我只有十块钱。
I only have ten yuan.
只有zhǐyǒu
only if; only when (paired with 才)
只有努力，才能成功。
Only by working hard can you succeed.
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Notes
- Etymology
只 (only) + 有 (have), literally 'only have'.
- Nuance
as a conjunction it usually pairs with 才 to mark a sole condition.
In videos
“呃我们的工作室只有两个人”
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