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只有
只有
zhí yǒu
adv./conj. have to; only
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These two conjunctions, 只有 and 只要, both indicate conditional relations. What are their differences?

“只有…,才…” indicates a necessary condition (a.k.a. the only condition).
Example 1. 只有虚心学习，才能进步。 [phr] Only if one studies modestly can they go forward.
In Example 1, 虚心学习 is the only condition for 进步. In other words, 虚心学习 is the necessary condition to the result — 进步.

“只要...,就...” indicates a sufficient condition which is not the only condition.
Example 2. 只要你努力，就一定能学好汉语。 [phr] As long as you study hard, you certainly will learn Chinese well.
In Example 2, 你努力 is a sufficient condition which leads to the result 能学好汉语. It is not the only condition though. But this condition is enough for the result to happen.
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When is it appropriate to use 只有 (zhǐyǒu) in a sentence?
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What other words can be used in place of 只有 (zhǐyǒu)?
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Is 只有 (zhǐyǒu) commonly used in formal or informal situations?
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