COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 只 is built
Traditional etymology note: Simple words 八 coming from the mouth 口
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How to Write 只 (zhī) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
only; merely; just
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
zhī / zhǐ
只
only; merely; just
Common words
zhǐ néng
只能
can only; obliged to do sth; to have no other choice
zhǐ shì
只是
merely; only; just; nothing but; simply; but; however
zhǐ yào
只要
if only; so long as
zhǐ yǒu
只有
only have ...; there is only ...; (used in combination with 才[cai2]) it is only if one ... (that one can ...) (Example: 只有通過治療才能痊愈|只有通过治疗才能痊愈[zhi3 you3 tong1 guo4 zhi4 liao2 cai2 neng2 quan2 yu4] "the only way to cure it is with therapy"); it is only ... (who ...) (Example: 只有男性才有此需要[zhi3 you3 nan2 xing4 cai2 you3 ci3 xu1 yao4] "only men would have such a requirement")
zhǐ hǎo
只好
to have no other option but to ...; to have to; to be forced to
chuán zhī
船只
ship; boat; vessel
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 只
Say “zhī” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 5 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 只
Common words and phrases
zhǐ néng
can only; obliged to do sth; to have no other choice
zhǐ shì
merely; only; just; nothing but; simply; but; however
zhǐ yào
if only; so long as
zhǐ yǒu
only have ...; there is only ...; (used in combination with 才[cai2]) it is only if one ... (that one can ...) (Example: 只有通過治療才能痊愈|只有通过治疗才能痊愈[zhi3 you3 tong1 guo4 zhi4 liao2 cai2 neng2 quan2 yu4] "the only way to cure it is with therapy"); it is only ... (who ...) (Example: 只有男性才有此需要[zhi3 you3 nan2 xing4 cai2 you3 ci3 xu1 yao4] "only men would have such a requirement")
zhǐ hǎo
to have no other option but to ...; to have to; to be forced to
chuán zhī
ship; boat; vessel
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“只”。
Zhège zì shì “zhī”.
This character is “只”.
我正在学习“只”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “zhī” zì.
I am learning the character “只”.
请写一遍“只”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “zhī”.
Please write “只” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 只?
只 is written with 5 strokes.
What does 只 (zhī) mean?
只 (zhī) means only; merely; just.
What is the radical of 只?
The radical of 只 is 口, associated with Not yet classified.