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仅仅 (jǐnjǐn) - use 唯独 when emphasizing exclusivity among options, while 仅仅 is more about a minimal amount without that exclusivity.
Be careful not to confuse 唯独 with similar terms like 仅仅 (jǐn jǐn), which means 'merely' or 'just'. 唯独 is more exclusive and often used in formal contexts. It frequently collocates with phrases indicating exceptions or unique circumstances.
As an HSK 6 word, 唯独 connects well with other advanced vocabulary describing exclusivity, such as 仅 (jǐn) and 特殊 (tè shū). Students should focus on understanding its usage in complex sentences to express nuanced meanings.
Learners often misuse 唯独 in sentences where a softer term like 只是 would be more appropriate. For example, saying '我唯独喜欢这个' (I only like this) can be too strong if there are other preferences; consider using '我只是喜欢这个' instead.
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How to say only in Chinese
“only” in Chinese is唯独
唯独 (wéi dú) is used to express exclusivity, meaning 'only' or 'just' in certain contexts. It often emphasizes that no other options or exceptions are considered, making it a strong term for uniqueness or singularity.
When to use 唯独
Be careful not to confuse 唯独 with similar terms like 仅仅 (jǐn jǐn), which means 'merely' or 'just'. 唯独 is more exclusive and often used in formal contexts. It frequently collocates with phrases indicating exceptions or unique circumstances.
唯独 or something close to it
仅仅 (jǐnjǐn) - use 唯独 when emphasizing exclusivity among options, while 仅仅 is more about a minimal amount without that exclusivity.
What learners get wrong
Learners often misuse 唯独 in sentences where a softer term like 只是 would be more appropriate. For example, saying '我唯独喜欢这个' (I only like this) can be too strong if there are other preferences; consider using '我只是喜欢这个' instead.
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Grammar Patterns of 唯独
唯独 functions as an adverb — it modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb. In Chinese, adverbs sit BEFORE the verb they modify (我也去, 他常常迟到), never after it. It carries 4 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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全班同学都在认真听讲，____他在睡觉。
The whole class is listening attentively — only he is sleeping.
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Yes, while it's more common in formal contexts, it can also be used informally to emphasize exclusivity.
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