只

zhǐ

adverb HSK 3 #61

Meanings

1 only
2 merely
3 just

Characters

only; just; measure word for animals

Examples

我只有一个问题。

Wǒ zhǐ yǒu yī gè wèntí.

I only have one question.

他只吃了一点。

Tā zhǐ chī le yīdiǎn.

He only ate a little.

我只是想帮你。

Wǒ zhǐshì xiǎng bāng nǐ.

I just want to help you.

Tips

mistakes

只 has two readings: zhǐ (only) and zhī (measure word for animals/boats). Make sure to use the right tone.

Stroke Order

只 zhǐ