只能
zhǐ néng

How to write 只能 (zhǐ néng) in Chinese

只能 (pinyin: zhǐ néng, written "zhi neng" or "zhineng") means can only. Below: its meaning, pronunciation, stroke order, and example sentences, so you can learn how to read, say, and write 只能.

Meaning

  • can only
  • obliged to do sth
  • to have no other choice

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Examples

我开始明白:有些事情急不来,只能慢慢做。
wǒ kāi shǐ míng bai: yǒu xiē shì qíng jí bù lái, zhǐ néng màn man zuò.
I began to understand: some things can't be rushed, they can only be done slowly.

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