仅有

jǐn yǒu
adjectiveIntermediate only have
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.

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Often used to emphasize scarcity or exclusivity.

Collocations

仅有的机会the only chance仅有的选择the only choice

Related Phrases

仅有的依靠phrase
the only reliance

💡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

only
adverb
+
have
verb
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