只 zhǐ
only / just
只 (zhǐ) means "only / just" in Chinese and is one of the highest-frequency words in the Speak1000 curriculum.
Words used with 只
只有
zhǐyǒu
only have
而且
érqiě
and / furthermore
演唱会
yǎnchànghuì
concert
周五
zhōu wǔ
Friday
周六
zhōu liù
Saturday
周日
zhōu rì
Sunday
努力
nǔlì
to strive / to try hard
Frequently asked questions
What does 只 (zhǐ) mean in Chinese?
只 (zhǐ) means "only / just" in Chinese. 只 (zhǐ) means "only / just" in Chinese and is one of the highest-frequency words in the Speak1000 curriculum.
How do you use 只 in a sentence?
Use 只 (zhǐ) the way you would use "only / just" in English, then build longer sentences by adding words you already know around it.
What words are commonly used with 只?
Common words that pair with 只 include 只有, 而且. Learning these together helps you build complete, natural sentences instead of isolated vocabulary.
What is the difference between 只 (zhǐ) and 才 (cái)?
Both are high-frequency Chinese words taught early in Speak1000. 只 means "only / just"; 才 means "only then / just". The fastest way to tell them apart is to hear each one used in real sentences — our free lessons drill every word in context so the contrast becomes natural.
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Why this concept matters
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Speak1000 teaches 只 as part of a cumulative sentence network. You connect it to concepts you already know, hear the combinations in context, and retrieve them in new situations.
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The fastest way to remember 只 (zhǐ) is to hear it used naturally. Start with our free interactive lesson and practice with real audio from day one.
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