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一 (yi1)

HSK: 1
Meaning
  • one
  • single
  • a (article)
  • as soon as
  • entire; whole; all; throughout
  • "one" radical in Chinese characters (Kangxi radical 1)
  • also pr. [yao1] for greater clarity when spelling out numbers digit by digit
一
Definition

表示数量上的最小单位,也用于列举事物。

Represents the smallest unit of quantity, also used for listing things.

Usage

”在汉语中既可以表示数量上的最小单位,也可以用于列举事物。它还可以用于表示某种程度上的概括或泛指。

The word '' in Chinese can represent the smallest unit of quantity and be used for listing things. It can also be used to indicate a certain degree of generalization or abstraction.

Usage examples
  • 我买了本书。 (I bought a book.)
  • 这里有只猫。 (There is a cat here.)
  • 他是名医生。 (He is a doctor.)
  • 切都会好起来的。 (Everything will be fine.)
  • 他们起去旅行了。 (They traveled together.)