How to Write 只
The character 只 (zhī) is written with 5 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 口 is one of its key components.
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Meaning & Pronunciation
只 is pronounced zhī in Mandarin Chinese. It means Only; just; (measure word for animals/objects).
This is a polyphonic character with readings: zhī, zhǐ.
As an HSK Level 2 character, 只 is among the first characters beginners learn.
Common Words with 只
Example Sentences
只有通过不懈的努力，才能获得最后的成功。
zhǐ yǒu tōng guò bù xiè de nǔ lì cái néng huò dé zuì hòu de chéng gōng
Only through unremitting efforts can final success be achieved.
只要明天不下雨，我们就按计划去露营。
zhǐ yào míng tiān bù xià yǔ wǒ men jiù àn jì huà qù lù yíng
As long as it doesn't rain tomorrow, we will go camping as planned.
树枝上停着一只羽毛艳丽的小鸟。
shù zhī shàng tíng zhe yī zhī yǔ máo yàn lì de xiǎo niǎo
A bird with colorful feathers is perched on a tree branch.
他只身一人来到这座陌生的城市打拼。
tā zhī shēn yī rén lái dào zhè zuò mò shēng de chéng shì dǎ pīn
He came to this strange city all by himself to make a living.
Practice Writing 只 (zhī)
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