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一下 (yi1 xia4)

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Meaning
  • (used after a verb) give it a go
  • to do (sth for a bit to give it a try)
  • one time
  • once
  • in a while
  • all of a sudden
  • all at once
一下
Definition

表示动作短暂、轻微或尝试性地进行一次。

Indicates a brief, slight, or tentative action.

Usage

“一下”常用于动词前，表示进行一次短暂的动作。也可以用于询问或请求时，表示尝试或请求对方做一次某个动作。

"一下" is often used before a verb to indicate a brief action. It can also be used when asking or requesting, indicating an attempt or asking the other party to do something once.

Usage examples
  • 请等一下。(Please wait a moment.)
  • 我去看一下。(I'll go take a look.)
  • 试一下这个。(Try this.)
  • 你能帮我拿一下吗？(Can you help me with this for a moment?)
  • 他想问你一下。(He wants to ask you something.)