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  4. 只有

只有

zhǐ yǒu
only

我只有你了。

I only have you now.


general

Indicates that something is the sole or exclusive option; used to emphasize exclusivity or limitation.

他只有这一个选择。

He only has this one choice.

只有你能帮我。

Only you can help me.

Often used to express limitation or exclusivity in a sentence.

Collocations

只有...才...only...then...只有...才能...only...can...

Synonyms

仅仅仅只

Antonyms

也都还

Related Phrases

只有...才...phrase
only...then...
只有...才能...phrase
only...can...

Pro Tip

Emphasis on Exclusivity

Use '只有' to emphasize that something is the only option or possibility in a given context.

Gold Rule

Position in Sentence

'只有' typically appears before the subject or the main clause it modifies.

Word Origin

Combination of 只 (zhǐ, 'only') and 有 (yǒu, 'to have'), emphasizing exclusivity.

Usage Notes

Often used in negative or restrictive contexts to emphasize that something is the sole possibility or option.

Word Breakdown

只
only
root
+
有
to have
root
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