Looking up...
仅有
jǐn yǒu
only have
他仅有的财产是一辆旧车。
His only possession is an old car.
general
Indicates that something is the only thing available or possessed.
公司仅有的资源是一台电脑。
The company only has one computer as a resource.
她仅有的朋友是她的宠物狗。
Her only friend is her pet dog.
Often used to emphasize scarcity or exclusivity.
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Emphasis on Scarcity
Use '仅有' to highlight that something is the only available option or possession, often with a sense of limitation.
Gold Rule
Correct Usage
'仅有' should be followed by a noun or noun phrase to specify what is being exclusively possessed or available.
Word Origin
Combination of '仅' (only) and '有' (have), forming a phrase to express exclusivity.
Usage Notes
Commonly used in both formal and informal contexts to emphasize that something is the sole possession or option.
Word Breakdown
仅
only
adverb有
have
verb汉英词典