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只得

zi2 dak1

zhi3 de2

have no choice but to; have no alternative but to; be obliged to

Level: 3 Google Frequency: 5,380,000

只得

只 zi2 zhi3 - only; just; simply
得 dak1 de2 de5 dei3 - get; obtain; need

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佢枕住健身個肌肉都係咁鬆婄,只得半粒老鼠仔咋粵 edit
He has been working out for a long time, yet his muscles are still soft, with only half-developed biceps.

This word was added by tym on 25th Dec 2004 and last edited on 16th Aug 2006

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