Definition
惟有 is a formal, literary synonym for 只有, meaning 'only' or 'there is only'. It is used in written Chinese, especially in classical-style prose, poetry, or formal statements, to emphasize that something is the sole option or the only thing that exists. Unlike 只有, 惟有 is rarely used in casual conversation.
v
(formal) onlythere is only
Examples
- 惟有，。wéi yǒu nǔlì, cáinéng chénggōng.Only through hard work can one succeed.
- 惟有，。wéi yǒu rúcǐ, fāng kě jiějué zhège wèntí.Only in this way can we solve this problem.
- 惟有，。wéi yǒu jiānchí dàodǐ, cáinéng kàn dào xīwàng.Only by persevering to the end can one see hope.
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