仅
jǐn
Only
仅次于 (jǐn cì yú) — second only to
Subj. + 仅次于 (jǐn cì yú) + X
HSK 7–93.0
Pattern diagram
Who / what仅次于Who / what 2
Rule structure
仅次于 (jǐn cì yú) is placed before the reference point X and indicates that the subject ranks second after it. It typically functions as the predicate. The expression is neutral in register and appears in both written and spoken Chinese.
Rule structure
仅次于 (jǐn cì yú) is placed before the reference point X and indicates that the subject ranks second after it. It typically functions as the predicate. The expression is neutral in register and appears in both written and spoken Chinese.
Examples
他的成绩仅次于班长。
Tā de chéngjì jǐn cì yú bānzhǎng.
His grades are second only to those of the class monitor.
Examples
他的成绩仅次于班长。
Tā de chéngjì jǐn cì yú bānzhǎng.
His grades are second only to those of the class monitor.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say “second only to” in Chinese with 仅次于?
Use the structure: Subj. + 仅次于 (jǐn cì yú) + X. For example: 他的成绩仅次于班长。 — “His grades are second only to those of the class monitor”.
What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?
他的成绩仅次于班长。 — “His grades are second only to those of the class monitor”.
Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?
This grammar rule is part of HSK 3.0 Levels 7–9.
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