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can only

Character Composition


Characters

Pinyin

zhi3neng2 • zhǐnéng

Meaning


Primary

can only

Alternatives

have no choice but to

Mnemonic


只能 Can only refers to the 只 one 能 ability you can use in a given situation.

Usage


我 今天 只能 待 在 家。

I can only stay home today.

这 张 票 只能 用 一 次。

This ticket can only be used once.

没有 公车 了, 我们 只能 走路 回家。

There are no more buses, so we can only walk home.