yībàn
…半…
common
idiom
Meaning of 一…半…
一…半… means used before synonyms or near-synonyms to indicate a small amount, short duration, or incomplete nature. Pronounced yī bàn.
- used before synonyms or near-synonyms to indicate a small amount, short duration, or incomplete nature
Definitions & Examples
yī一
lín鳞
bàn半
zhǎo爪
Fragments; odds and ends; lit. one scale and half a claw.
yī一
nián年
bàn半
zǎi载
A year or so; about a year.
yī一
shí时
bàn半
kè刻
A short moment; a little while.
yī一
xīng星
bàn半
diǎn点
A tiny bit; a very small amount.
yī一
zhī知
bàn半
jiě解
Superficial knowledge; a smattering of knowledge.