HSK 2 · Measure words

只能

zhǐ néng

can only

Stroke order of 只能

2 characters, 15 strokes in total. Watch the animation, then try writing it yourself.

只 · 5 strokes 能 · 10 strokes

Memory trick

只 is a mouth 口 under 八 divided, only; 能 is a bear's body with claws: ability.

Parts: 只 only + 能 can

The characters in 只能

只 zhǐ — only; just (5 strokes)
能 néng — can; be able to (10 strokes)

Example sentence

我只能明天去。

I can only go tomorrow.

Words with 只

只only; just 只要as long as 只是only; merely; but 只有only; only if 只好to have no choice but to

Words with 能

能can; be able to 可能possible; maybe 能够to be able to 功能function 能力ability 才能talent; ability 能不能can or cannot

More words: Measure words

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