Chinese

Meaning: one; a; an; alone
Part of Speech: Number

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Handwriting

一

Example sentences

This is a good book.
請給我一杯水。
请给我一杯水。
Please give me a cup of water.
我想買一本書。
我想买一本书。
I want to buy a book.
我僅見過他一次。
我仅见过他一次。
I have only seen him once.
這是一個重大的決定。
这是一个重大的决定。
This is a major decision.
他立了一大功。
He established a great merit.
李小姐是一位老師。
李小姐是一位老师。
Miss Li is a teacher.
同學們請排成一列。
同学们请排成一列。
Students, please line up in a row.
他往自動售貨機裡投了一枚硬幣。
他往自动售货机里投了一枚硬币。
He put a coin into the vending machine.
他為年輕一代樹立了一個良好的榜樣。
他为年轻一代树立了一个良好的榜样。
He set a good example for the younger generation.

Usage Notes

The number one. Pronunciation changes based on the tone of the following character (tone sandhi).

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