zi2 seoi1 jiu3只需要

Jyutpingzi2 seoi1 jiu3

Yalejí sēui yiu

Definition

Only need; only require.

neutraldaily actions

How it's used

While 只需要 is common in written Chinese, Cantonese speakers often prefer using 淨係需要 or simply 淨係 for the same meaning. Using 只需要 in casual speech can sound slightly formal or like a direct translation from written text. It is perfectly acceptable in professional settings or when giving clear instructions.

Examples

nei5你zi2只seoi1需jiu3要daai3帶san1身fan2份zing3證zau6就dak1得laa1喇。

You only need to bring your ID card.

Related words

synonymzing6 hai6淨係jingh haih

Common phrases

zi2只seoi1需jiu3要zou6做

only need to do

zi2只seoi1需jiu3要bei2俾

only need to give/pay

Common mistake

Learners often mistakenly use 只需要 with the Mandarin word 要, but in Cantonese, it is more natural to pair it with 嘅 or just use the verb directly. Avoid using it to mean 'must' as it strictly denotes a minimum requirement.