once; briefly; suddenly
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Meanings
2 senses · 8 examplesmeasure word
once; indicating a single action or a tentative try
Attached to verbs to indicate a brief, casual, or tentative action. Often suffixed with 儿 (erhua) as 一下儿. Softens the tone of requests.
Nǐ你
kàn看
yī一
xià下
zhè这
běn本
shū书
。
Take a look at this book.
Wǒ我
xiǎng想
dǎ打
ting听
yī一
xià下
jià价
gé格
。
I want to ask about the price.
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Qǐng请
děng等
yī一
xià下
。
Please wait a moment.
Ràng让
wǒ我
shì试
yī一
xià下
。
Let me try it.
adverb
suddenly; in a short moment; alternately
Indicates a sudden or brief change in state. Can also describe alternating states using the pattern 一下...一下.... Also expressed as 一下子.
Dēng灯
yī一
xià下
r儿
yòu又
liàng亮
le了
。
The light suddenly came on again.
Tiān天
qì气
yī一
xià下
lěng冷
yī一
xià下
rè热
。
The weather is alternately cold and hot.
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Tā他
yī一
xià下
zhàn站
le了
qǐ起
lái来
。
He suddenly stood up.
Xīn心
qíng情
yī一
xià下
biàn变
hǎo好
le了
。
The mood suddenly got better.