Dictionary🇨🇳 Chinese → 🇺🇸 English
只有
zhǐyǒu
Description
“只有”的意思是除了这个，就没有别的了。
The meaning of "只有" is that there is nothing else besides this.
它也常常和“才”一起用，表示这是唯一的办法或条件。
It is also often used together with "才" to indicate that this is the only way or condition.
Meanings
只有zhǐyǒu
there is only; only have
我只有五块钱。
I only have five yuan.
只有…才zhǐyǒu…cái
only if; only when (necessary condition)
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/there is), literally 'only have'.
- Nuance
pairs with 才 to mark a necessary condition; contrast 只要 (sufficient condition).
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