一 yī ㄧ jat1 HSK 1 準備級 1 · Novice 1

  • one
  • single
  • a (article)
  • as soon as
  • entire; whole; all; throughout
  • "one" radical in Chinese characters (Kangxi radical 1)
  • also pr. [yao1] for greater clarity when spelling out numbers digit by digit

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 一 (1 of 1) — stroke by stroke.

Draw each stroke of the character in order using your mouse or finger. A hint appears after three misses.

Example sentences

  • 来 來 ( lái loi4 ) 一下 ( yī xià jat1 haa6 )!

    Come here!

  • 再一次 ( zài yī cì zoi3 jat1 ci3 )。

    Once again.

  • 闻 聞 ( wén man4 ) 一下 ( yī xià jat1 haa6 )。

    Smell it.

  • 快 ( kuài faai3 ) 一点 一點 ( yī diǎn jat1 dim2 )!

    Hurry up!

  • 慢 ( màn maan6 ) 一点 一點 ( yī diǎn jat1 dim2 )。

    Slow down.

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