There are a number of different ways to express "only" in Chinese, but 只 (zhǐ) is the most basic one you need to learn first. The adverb 只 (zhǐ) can come directly before a verb, or before an auxiliary verb like 会 (huì) or 能 (néng). ![]() Structure: 只 + Verb 只 + 会 / 能 + Verb Examples: 我只有一个哥哥。(wǒ zhǐ yǒu yī gè gēge) = I only have one older brother. 我们只有十块钱。(wǒmen zhǐ yǒu shí kuài qián) = We only have ten RMB. 我们公司只有两个员工。(wǒmen gōngsī zhǐ yǒu liǎng gè yuángōng) = Our company only has two employees. 你只爱吃肉吗?(nǐ zhǐ ài chī ròu ma) = Do you only like eating meat? 他们只会说英文。(tāmen zhǐ huì shuō Yīngwén) = They can only speak English. 我只能说两句中文。(wǒ zhǐ néng shuō liǎng jù Zhōngwén) = I can only say two sentences in Chinese. 你们只要咖啡吗?(nǐmen zhǐ yào kāfēi ma) = Do you only want coffee? 我老婆只要一个孩子。(wǒ lǎopo zhǐ yào yī gè háizi) = My wife only wants one child. 宝宝只会走,不会跑。(bǎobao zhǐ huì zǒu, bù huì pǎo) = The baby can only walk. He can't run. 我只想跟你在一起。(wǒ zhǐ xiǎng gēn nǐ zài yīqǐ) = I only want to be with you. #Our teachers # More than 10 years teaching experience Master Degree Certificate for teaching chinese as a foreign language ![]() ![]() # About us # Founded in 2007 Chinese test and training center 200+ Chinese teachers 5000+ students ![]() # Contact us# Name:fiona Phone number:021-52287809,13918358891 E-mail:info@mandarinmorning.com www.mandarinmorning.com If you are interested to join Mandarin Morning school or want more details about our services, scan the following QR code. ☟ ![]() ![]() Mandarin Morning Chinese test center attached to Confucius institute headquarters Authorized Test Center and Training Center for International Chinese Language Teacher Certificater 10 years+ ,200 teachers ,more 10000 students,200+companies ![]() |