Chinese

yīdù
Meaning: once; at one time; for a time
Part of Speech: Adverb

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Handwriting

一
度

Example sentences

Last year, the elderly man was once very ill.
學校下個月將舉辦一年一度的運動會。
学校下个月将举办一年一度的运动会。
The school will hold its annual sports meet next month.
昨晚的暴雨導致道路積水,交通一度癱瘓。
昨晚的暴雨导致道路积水,交通一度瘫痪。
Last night's rainstorm caused water accumulation on the roads, and traffic was paralyzed for a time.

Usage Notes

Used to indicate something that happened at a certain point in the past or for a limited duration.

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