一下 yī xià ㄧ ㄒㄧㄚˋ jat1 haa6

  • (after a verb) a bit; a little (indicating brief duration, or softening the tone, or suggesting giving sth a try)
  • all at once; suddenly

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 一 (1 of 2) — 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!

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

    Smell it.

  • 等一下 ( děng yī xià dang2 jat1 haa6 )!

    Hang on!

  • 等一下 ( děng yī xià dang2 jat1 haa6 )。

    Wait a moment.

  • 帮 幫 ( bāng bong1 ) 我 ( wǒ ngo5 ) 一下 ( yī xià jat1 haa6 )。

    Help me.

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