Brief actions with 下 (xià)

Overview

This English reference introduces “Brief actions with 下 (xià)” and focuses on the information most useful when reading Chinese.

Structure

subject + verb + number + 下 + (object)

subject + verb + 一下 + (object)

Examples

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Common mistakes

Placement

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Usage notes

一下 vs. reduplication of verbs

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Softened tone

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Related grammar points

• Verb reduplication
• Frequency with 次 (cì)