One Before Measures and Time
一 + measuretime word
Use 一 (yī) before measure words and time words, though its tone may shift in context.
一 (yī): One — Stroke Order & Writing Guide
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Common patterns, words, and short phrases that show how 一 works in context.
Use 一 (yī) before measure words and time words, though its tone may shift in context.
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Real-world example sentences demonstrating how 一 is used in context
one + measure word
one + time word
one + event or clock-time measure
[used after a verb] give something a go
He will certainly arrive on time.
As soon as he said it, I understood.
Let's go to the movies together.
I have one book.
I need to buy some fruits.
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