唯一
The only one; unique; sole.
Examples
3 of 5他是家里唯一的孩子。
He is the only child in the family.
诚实是解决问题的唯一途径。
Honesty is the only way to solve the problem.
你就这一件衣服？这是唯一的吗？
You only have this one shirt? Is it the only one?
Word Family
Memory Tip
Wei (唯 - only) + Yi (一 - one). Only one.
Quick Quiz
他是这次事故中___的幸存者。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 唯一
Examples
他是家里唯一的孩子。
everydayHe is the only child in the family.
诚实是解决问题的唯一途径。
formalHonesty is the only way to solve the problem.
你就这一件衣服？这是唯一的吗？
informalYou only have this one shirt? Is it the only one?
在该实验条件下，温度是唯一的变量。
academicUnder these experimental conditions, temperature is the sole variable.
我们是该产品在当地的唯一代理商。
businessWe are the sole distributor of this product in the local area.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
唯一确定的
the only certain one
Often Confused With
Danyi means 'single' or 'simple/monotonous'; Weiyi means 'the only one'.
Usage Notes
Frequently used in arguments to emphasize that there are no alternatives.
Common Mistakes
Usually placed before the noun it modifies (e.g., 唯一的理由).
Memory Tip
Wei (唯 - only) + Yi (一 - one). Only one.
Word Origin
Combining 'only' and 'one'.
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
他是这次事故中___的幸存者。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 唯一
Related Vocabulary
More general words
计划
B1A set of intended actions, usually organized in time and with specific goals; to decide what you are going to do.
速度
B1The rate at which someone or something moves or operates, or at which something happens.
暂时
B1Lasting for only a limited period of time; not permanent. It can function as an adjective or an adverb.
牵涉
B1To involve or implicate something or someone in a situation, often a complicated or negative one. It describes the connection or impact between different factors.
特殊
B1Special, unusual, or unique; different from the ordinary or typical.
长期
B1Over a long period of time; long-term.
至关重要
B1Extremely important; crucial; vital. Used to emphasize that something is a key factor for success or survival.
针对性
B1The quality of being targeted or directed specifically at someone or something.
先决条件
B1A condition that must be fulfilled before other things can happen or be done.
屡次
B1Repeatedly or many times. It is used to emphasize that an action or event has happened multiple times, often despite attempts to stop it.
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