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zhī
只
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Meaning
Classifier for small animals, birds, and one of a pair. Also used for some objects.
💡 Memory Tip
只 is your go-to for small animals. Think of it as 'one critter'.
Examples
一只猫
yī zhǐ māo
one cat
两只鸟
liǎng zhǐ niǎo
two birds
一只手
yī zhǐ shǒu
one hand
Common Nouns Used With
猫māocat
狗gǒudog
鸟niǎobird
鸡jīchicken / rooster
手shǒuhand
眼睛yǎn jīngeyes
船chuánboat / ship
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