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一下 (yí xià): once, a little; (in a short while)

Meaning & Stroke Order

HSK 1numberclassifier, (adverb)

Word info

Pinyin
Meaning
once, a little; (in a short while)
Characters
2
Part of speech
numberclassifier, (adverb)
HSK level
HSK 1

Full definitions

Meanings grouped by pronunciation.

  • once, a little
  • (in a short while)
  • once
  • a little
  • briefly (used after a verb to indicate a short or casual action)
  • all at once
  • suddenly (as an adverb)

Chinese explanation

  • 用在动词后面,表示动作时间很短或次数很少,相当于一次
  • 也用在动词后面,表示语气比较轻松、随便,有时让语气更客气,例如看一下、等一下、说一下。

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Character breakdown

HSK 1

one

HSK 1

down

Example sentences

。

Please wait a moment.

。

Let me take a look at your book.

。

Try on this piece of clothing.

。

He jumped over in one go.

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