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只 has 2 dictionary pronunciations. The examples show how each reading behaves in real words.
only; merely; just
grain that has begun to ripen; classifier for birds and certain animals, one of a pair, some utensils, vessels etc
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can only
merely
so long as
only have ...
to have no other option but to ...
to have no alternative but to
to focus solely on
solely engrossed in one thing
not only
ship
big
Notice where 只 sits in each complete thought.
What I'm about to say is strictly between you and me.
Source: Tatoeba #465015 · CC BY 2.0 FRI am simply doing what I am supposed to.
Source: Tatoeba #13839301 · CC BY 2.0 FRI just need you to come with me.
Source: Tatoeba #5663529 · CC BY 2.0 FRThere's no one but me here.
Source: Tatoeba #1889374 · CC BY 2.0 FRYou can only use it once.
Source: Tatoeba #8689186 · CC BY 2.0 FRDefinitions and traditional forms are compiled from Make Me a Hanzi, HSK curriculum data, and CC-CEDICT. Sourced example sentences link to Tatoeba; editorial examples are labeled separately. Review data sources and licenses.