Chinese

yīfān
Meaning: once; one time; a kind of
Part of Speech: Adverb, Noun

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Handwriting

一
番

Example sentences

What he said has its own logic, no one can refute it.
經過一番討價還價,這筆生意終於成交了。
经过一番讨价还价,这笔生意终于成交了。
After some haggling, the deal was finally closed.
經過一番努力,公司的業績終於有了起色。
经过一番努力,公司的业绩终于有了起色。
After some effort, the company's performance finally showed some improvement.
他上下打量了一番那位陌生人。
He looked the stranger up and down.
經過一番勸導,他的怒火終於平息了。
经过一番劝导,他的怒火终于平息了。
After some persuasion, his anger finally subsided.

Usage Notes

Often used as a measure word for actions (meaning 'once' or 'a round of') or for abstract things like 'a kind of reasoning'.

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