What is the main use of 只 in Chinese?

只 is commonly used to mean "only" or "just," indicating limitations or restrictions on quantity or scope.

Can 只 be used with both nouns and verbs?

Yes, 只 can modify nouns (e.g., 只一个苹果, "only one apple") as well as verbs (e.g., 只吃素食, "only eat vegetarian").

What difference between 只 and 光 or 仅?

While 只 is widely used for restrictions, 光 emphasizes "merely," and 仅 is more formal, often used in written contexts to mean "just" or "merely."

Can 只 appear at the beginning of a sentence?

Yes, 只 can start a sentence to emphasize a limitation, such as 只要努力 ("Only need to work hard").

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HSK 2

Grammar Point	Pattern	Example
How to use 只	Subject + 只 + Verb + Object	我只吃了一个苹果。
How to use 原来	原来 + 的 + Noun	街道还是原来的样子。
Expressing "enough" with 够	Subject / Object + 够 + Verb / Purpose	饭够了，不用再添。
Past experiences with 过	Subj. + Verb + 过 (+ Object)	他们学过中文。
Lack of understanding with 不懂	Subject + 不懂 (+ noun)	我不懂
How to use 死了	Adjective / Verb + 死了	我要笑死了！
How to use 差不多	差不多 + Adjective/Verb	他们差不多高。
How to use 一直	Subject + 一直 + Predicate	我一直很喜欢你。
How to use 快…了	Subject + 快 + Verb + 了	飞机快起飞了。
How to use 从…到…	Subject + 从 + Time 1 + 到 + Time 2	从2004年到2008年，我都在上海工作。
Expressing "Everything" with 什么 + 都/也	Topic (+ Subj.) + 什么都 / 也 + Verb / Adj.	她什么都相信。
Differences between 可是 and 但是	Statement + 可是 / 但是 + Contrary Statement	虽然我很想参加，可是我太忙了。