zhǐ ㄓˇ zi2 HSK 2 HSK 3 準備級 1 · Novice 1 高階級 · Level 4

  • only; merely; just

zhī

  • grain that has begun to ripen

zhī zek3 基礎級 · Level 2

  • classifier for birds and certain animals, one of a pair, some utensils, vessels etc

zhī zi2

zhǐ ㄓˇ

zhǐ ㄓˇ zi2

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 只 (1 of 1) — stroke by stroke.

Draw each stroke of the character in order using your mouse or finger. A hint appears after three misses.

Character breakdown

Example sentences

  • 几只苹果? How many apples are there?
  • 他只是哭。 He did nothing but cry.
  • 只要說不。 Just say no.
  • 你是只虫。 You're a bug.
  • 这只是马。 This is only a horse.

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