只好

只好 zhǐ hǎo ㄓˇ ㄏㄠˇ zi2 hou2 HSK 3 基礎級 · Level 2

  • to have no other option but to ...; to have to; to be forced to

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 只 (1 of 2) — 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

  • 只好坐下來等待。 There was no choice but to sit and wait.
  • 你只好隐伏几个星期。 You'd better lie low for a few weeks.
  • 他无能为力,只好放弃计划 He could do nothing but give up his plan against his will.
  • 他沒法生火,只好把魚生吃。 As he had no way of making fire, he ate the fish raw.
  • 博物館資金不足,只好關門。 The museum had to close due to lack of finances.

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