只
Meaning:
only, merely, just
HSK 3
Frequency:
#869
Pinyin:
zhī
Strokes:
5
Radical:
口
How to Write 只 - 5 Strokes
Watch how each stroke is written step-by-step
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About "只" in Chinese
The Chinese character 只 (zhī) means "only, merely, just". It is classified as an HSK 3 character, making it important for intermediate learners. This character is written with 5 strokes. Common words containing 只 include: 不只, 只好, 只得.
📚 Words and Phrases with 只
Common words containing this character
不只
not only
HSK 2
只好
to have no other option but to ...; to have to; to be forced to
HSK 2
只得
to have no alternative but to; to be obliged to
HSK 2
大只
big
HSK 2
牛只
cow
HSK 2
犬只
(formal) dog (used in official documents, news reports etc)
HSK 2
船只
ship
HSK 2
舰只
warship
HSK 2
三只手
pickpocket
HSK 3
别具只眼
see 獨具隻眼|独具只眼[du2 ju4 zhi1 yan3]
HSK 4
📜 Etymology
Type: Ideographic
Origin: Simple words 八 coming from the mouth 口
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- How do you pronounce "只"?
- The pinyin is zhī
- How many strokes does "只" have?
- It has 5 strokes
- What does "只" mean?
- only, merely, just
- What is the radical of "只"?
- The radical is "口"