Question

The structure: 只有+condition+才+result

Accepted Answer

This structure indicates "if and only if this, then that". It implies that the result is not easily achieved and that there is only one condition that satisfies the result. If there is a second subject, it is put right before 才: 只有写完作业，才能看电视。I must finish my homework, only then can I watch TV.

Front	The structure: 只有+condition+才+result
Back	This structure indicates "if and only if this, then that". It implies that the result is not easily achieved and that there is only one condition that satisfies the result. If there is a second subject, it is put right before 才: 只有写完作业，才能看电视。I must finish my homework, only then can I watch TV.

Structure 只有+Condition+才+Result Implies Result Easily Achieved Condition Satisfies