一下子

一下子 xià zi ㄧ ㄒㄧㄚˋ ˙ㄗ jat1 haa6 zi2 HSK 5 進階級 · Level 3

  • in a short while
  • all at once
  • all of a sudden

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 一 (1 of 3) — stroke by stroke.

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

Character breakdown

Example sentences

  • 她一下子就認出他了。 She recognized him immediately.
  • 他一下子就不吱声了。 He went quiet suddenly.
  • 蠢人一下子就把箭射完。 A fool's bolt is soon shot.
  • 一下子之間我忘了她的名字了。 For a moment I forgot what her name was.
  • 这个说法一下子就流行开来了。 This saying suddenly became popular.

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