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一 yī

one

Strokes
1
Level
HSK 1
Type
Ideograph

Memory hint: Represents heaven (天), earth (旦), or the number 1

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Example sentences with 一

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  1. 桌子上有一本书。
    Zhuōzi shang yǒu yì běn shū.
    There is a book on the table.
    table on have one (measure) book
  2. 你要不要吃一点儿？
    Nǐ yào bu yào chī yìdiǎnr?
    Do you want to eat a little bit?
    you want-not-want eat a-bit (question)
  3. 我们一起去吧。
    Wǒmen yìqǐ qù ba.
    Let's go together.
    we together go (suggestion)
  4. 这不是第一次了。
    Zhè bú shì dìyī cì le.
    This isn't the first time.
    this not is first time (particle)
  5. 一月的时候，天气很冷。
    Yī yuè de shíhou, tiānqì hěn lěng.
    In January, the weather is very cold.
    one month (particle) time, weather very cold

Words with 一 (40)