only have ...; there is only ...; (used in combination with 才) it is only if ... (that one can ...) (as in 只有通过治疗才能痊愈 "the only way to cure it is with therapy"); it is only (someone) who ... (as in 只有男性才有此需要 "only men would have such a requirement"); (used to express lack of alternatives) can only; have no choice but to (as in 只有屈服 "the only thing you can do is give in")