只能

只能 zhǐ néng ㄓˇ ㄋㄥˊ zi2 nang4 HSK 2

  • can only
  • obliged to do sth
  • to have no other choice

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

  • 他只能看着。 He could only watch.
  • 我只能那樣做。 I couldn't do otherwise.
  • 你只能怪責自己。 You have no one but yourself to blame.
  • 你只能听天由命。 You can only let the matter take its own course.
  • 我只能找到兩個。 I could only find two.

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