秖 (zhī) - Only, just, merely & variant form of 祇/只 meaning 'only' or 'just'

秖Tone 1

zhī ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical:

丈志

秖 · zhī

Only, just, merely;

variant form of 祇/只 meaning 'only' or 'just';

also refers to grain growing or ripening.

Only, just, merelyvariant form of 祇/只 meaning 'only' or 'just'also refers to grain growing or ripening.

Usage highlights

Only thisMerely becauseJust nowGrain ripeningOnly thenMerely wait

Synonyms

  • 只— only, merely
  • 仅— only, merely
  • 唯— only, alone
  • 祇— only, merely (variant)

Antonyms

  • 多— many, much
  • 全— all, complete
  • 皆— all, every

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • This is only a temporary measure (秖是临时措施).
  • The grain is beginning to ripen (谷物秖熟).
  • He merely glanced at the document (他秖看了一眼文件).

Collocations

  • Only this(秖此)
  • Merely because(秖因)
  • Just now(秖今)
  • Grain ripening(秖熟)
  • Only then(秖才)
  • Merely wait(秖待)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 秖 is a variant character that appears in classical texts, particularly Buddhist scriptures and poetic works.
  • The character combines the grain radical 禾 with 氏, suggesting meanings related to both agriculture and limitation/measurement.
  • In historical usage, 秖 often functioned as a variant of 祇/只, carrying similar meanings of limitation or exclusivity.

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