唯独

wéi dú

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Adverb Uncommon

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Definitions

1. only
2. just (i.e. it is only that...)
3. all except
4. unique

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Usage notes

Common mistakes

Unlike 只有, 唯独 emphasizes exclusivity and often carries a nuance of 'only this one is special'; do not use it simply to state availability like '只有一个人可以帮你' (use 只有 here).

Formality

唯独 is primarily used in written or formal speech, rarely in casual conversation.

Example Sentences

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所有人都来了， 唯独 他没来。

Everyone came, only he didn't come.

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Child Words of 唯独

• 唯 唯 wěi: yes
• 独 独 dú: alone