Chinese

yīxià
Meaning: a bit; for a short while; once
Part of Speech: Adverb

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Example sentences

請等我一下,我馬上就來。
请等我一下,我马上就来。
Please wait for me a bit, I'll be right there.
請在門口等我一下。
Please wait for me at the entrance for a moment.
你該休息一下了。
You should rest a bit.
你的房間太亂了,快點收拾一下。
Your room is too messy, hurry up and tidy it up.
你能幫我搬一下這台電視嗎?
Can you help me move this TV?

Usage Notes

Placed after a verb to indicate the action is brief or to soften the tone of a request.

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