唯 (wéi) — only, alone
Definition
唯 (wéi) is a formal, written adverb meaning 'only / solely,' almost always paired with another word (唯有, 唯独). Unlike 单独 and 独自, which describe being physically alone, 唯 singles out one option among many.
adverb
onlyalone
Easily confused
Examples
- ，。Tā wéi kǒng cuò guò zhè cì jī huì, suǒ yǐ tí qián dào le.He only feared missing this opportunity, so he arrived early.
- ，。wéi Yǒu bú duàn nǔ lì, cái néng shí xiàn mèng xiǎng.Only by continuous effort can one realize dreams.
- 唯。Tā wéi yuàn jiā rén píng ān.She only wishes for her family's safety.
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