Chinese

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

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Example sentences

這是一本好書。
这是一本好书。
This is a good book.
請給我一杯水。
Please give me a cup of water.
他立了一大功。
He established a great merit.
李小姐是一位老師。
Miss Li is a teacher.
同學們請排成一列。
Students, please line up in a row.

Usage Notes

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

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