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只 — meaning in English

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English meaning

alone adj By oneself, without other people present.
merely adv Only, and nothing more than; simply.

Senses

只 is used for these senses in English:

alone (hence) Used to emphasize the size or extent of something by selecting a subset.
merely (focus) Without any other reason etc.; only, just, and nothing more. [from 16th c.]

alone — full definition

adj By oneself, without other people present.
adv Used after a noun to mean "only" or "exclusively" that thing.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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