HSK 1 · Chinese hanzi
只 — only, merely
- Reading
- zhǐ
- Meaning
- only, merely
- HSK level
- HSK 1
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
只 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 1 level. Its primary reading is zhǐ and it means only, merely. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
只 appears in everyday chinese words such as 只 (only; just), 只 (only, merely) and 只是 (only, merely, just).
Chinese words containing 只
Frequently asked questions
What does 只 mean in Chinese?
只 means only, merely in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 1 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 只 read?
只 is read zhǐ. Reading it inside real words — 只 and 只 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 只 — is it HSK 1?
Yes. 只 is on the official HSK 1 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 只 in a word?
A common word containing 只 is 只 (zhǐ) — "only; just". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 只 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 只 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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