只是

只是 zhǐ shì ㄓˇ ㄕˋ zi2 si6 HSK 3 進階級 · Level 3 高階級 · Level 4

  • merely; only; just; nothing but
  • simply
  • but; however

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

  • 他只是哭。 He did nothing but cry.
  • 这只是马。 This is only a horse.
  • 只是瞎猜的。 That was just a wild guess.
  • 他只是个诗人。 He is nothing but a poet.
  • 她只是個孩子。 She's only a child.

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