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Definitions

  1. 1. without any better option
  2. 2. to have to
  3. 3. to be forced to

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Example Sentences

我不会游泳,只好穿救身衣。

Wǒ bú huì yóuyǒng, zhǐhǎo chuān jiùshēnyī.

I can't swim, so I am forced to wear a life jacket.

家里没东西吃,我只好要叫外卖。

Jiālǐ méi dōngxi chī, wǒ zhǐhǎo yào jiào wàimài.

There is nothing to eat at home, I have no option but to order delivery.

我忘了带钱包,只好走路回家吧。

Wǒ wàngle dài qiánbāo, zhǐhǎo zǒulù huíjiā ba.

I forgot to bring my wallet, so I had to walk home.

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