No. 814 in Chinese
唯一
"唯一" means "only" or "unique."
In a sentence
这是我唯一的答案。
This is my only answer.
The word '唯一' ('only') is used as an adjective to describe '答案' ('answer'). It conveys the meaning of exclusivity.
他是我们班唯一会弹钢琴的人。
He is the only person in our class who can play the piano.
Here, '唯一' modifies the object clause describing a specific characteristic of a person, emphasizing their exclusiveness in possessing this capability within a group.
这个情况是唯一可以接受的安排。
This situation is the only acceptable arrangement.
In this sentence, '唯一' emphasizes the uniqueness and exclusivity of '安排' ('arrangement'), serving as an attributive modifier to the noun.
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