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万一 (wàn yī): just in case; in case

Meaning & Stroke Order

HSK 5noun, conjunction

Word info

Pinyin
Meaning
just in case; in case
Characters
2
Part of speech
noun, conjunction
HSK level
HSK 5

Full definitions

Meanings grouped by pronunciation.

  • just in case
  • if by any chance
  • contingency

Chinese explanation

  • 表示可能性很小的假设情况,相当于“如果有一天真的发生”
  • 用在句首或句中,提出一种担心或准备应对的意外情况,后面常跟应对办法,如“万一下雨,就带伞”
  • 也用来提醒别人注意可能发生的坏事,做好防备。

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Character breakdown

HSK 2

ten thousand

HSK 1

one

Example sentences

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You'd better bring an umbrella, just in case it rains.

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Bring some extra cash; just in case your phone runs out of battery, you can still pay with cash.

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Check the doors and windows before leaving; just in case you forget to lock them, a thief might break in.

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I wrote down the teacher's phone number, just in case there's an emergency and I need to contact her immediately.

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Finish your homework before playing games; just in case the teacher suddenly checks tomorrow, you won't be afraid.

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