common
fixed pattern

Meaning of 一…不…

一…不… means used before two verbs to indicate that once an action occurs it does not change; irreversible; used before a noun and a verb to indicate emphasis or exaggeration; not even one. Pronounced yī … bù ….

  • used before two verbs to indicate that once an action occurs it does not change; irreversible
  • used before a noun and a verb to indicate emphasis or exaggeration; not even one

Definitions & Examples

Zhè
jiàn
shì
jīng
dìng
xià
lái
le
 
dìng
 
yào
zài
tǎo
lùn
le
 

This matter is already settled and unchangeable; there is no need to discuss it further.

Qīng
chūn
suì
yuè
fǎn
 
men
yào
zhēn
shí
jiān
 

Youth, once gone, never returns; we must cherish our time.

Zāo
hòu
 
biàn便
juě
zhèn
 
zài
méi
yǒu
zhèn
zuò
lái
 

After suffering that blow, he was unable to recover and never rallied again.