at the same time; directly; suddenly; one end; one side; together
Meanings
8 senses · 16 examplesadverb
at the same time; while
neutralUsed similarly to 一面 (yī miàn) to describe doing two or more things concurrently.
He walked and talked at the same time, staying very busy.
She cooked while listening to music, enjoying herself.
adverb
directly; straight; heading straight for
neutralDescribes a sudden, direct, and often forceful movement towards a target.
Opening the car door, he dove straight in.
He rushed straight into the rain without taking anything.
adverb
suddenly; all of a sudden
neutralIndicates an unexpected encounter or event happening abruptly.
I had just walked in when I suddenly ran into him, which startled me.
I got to the intersection and suddenly met Lao Wang, what a coincidence.
adverb
headfirst; to plunge/dive down
neutralSpecifically describes the physical action of plunging or falling headfirst.
He dove headfirst into the water, splashing everywhere.
Exhausted, he collapsed headfirst onto the bed and fell asleep immediately.
noun
one end
neutralOften used with objects like poles or sticks that have two distinct ends.
One end of the carrying pole had a basket, and the other end had a water jug.
Grab one end of the stick, and I'll help you lift it.
noun
a head's height
neutralA unit for comparing the height difference between people.
He is a head taller than you, looking very burly.
Although he's the younger brother, he's already half a head taller than his older brother.
noun
one side; one party
neutralUsed in team games or groups to indicate alignment or partnership.
Yesterday when we played bridge, Lao Wang and I were on one side, and Xiao Zhang and Xiao Li were on the other.
In this debate competition, the two of you are on the same team and need to cooperate with each other.
adverb
together; all together
dialectA dialectal usage, common in some regional Chinese. Marks collective action.
They came together, taking the same car.
Let's all go to the market together, so we have company on the way.