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一

yī

single

Meaning of 一

中文

强调数量极少,常和“也、都”连用表示完全没有

English

only one, often used for emphasis, e.g. 'not one mistake'

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一 usage examples

🇨🇳Chinese→🇬🇧English

他一个字也没说。

Tā yí gè zì yě méi shuō.

He didn't say a single word.

🇨🇳Chinese→🇬🇧English

房间里一个人都没有。

Fángjiān lǐ yí gè rén dōu méiyǒu.

There isn't a single person in the room.

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What does 一 mean?

only one, often used for emphasis, e.g. 'not one mistake'

How do you pronounce 一?

一 is pronounced yī.

How is 一 used in a sentence?

He didn't say a single word. Translation: 他一个字也没说。

Is 一 part of Adjectives vocabulary?

Yes, 一 (single) can be learned in the Adjectives topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is 一 part of Numbers vocabulary?

Yes, 一 (single) can be learned in the Numbers topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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