唯独

wéi dú

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Adverb Uncommon

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.

Grammar

Guides that feature 唯独

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HSK 2.0 Level 6+ HSK 3.0 Level 7–9+ 6 min

皆, 均, 统统 and 唯独: Advanced Words for “All” and “Only”

Learn the advanced scope adverbs for “all” (皆, 均, 尽, 统统/通通, 一概, 概), for “only” (唯, 唯独, 唯有, 无非) and 大体 “on the whole”.

Reading: wéi dú Open guide

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

yes

alone

唯独