one; 1; single

Character data

HSK 1
Frequency 2nd character
Radical ⼀ (1.0)
Strokes 1
Index # 1

Definitions

一 yī
  1. 1. one
  2. 2. 1
  3. 3. single
  4. 4. a (article)
  5. 5. all
  6. 6. whole
  7. 7. entire
  8. 8. throughout
  9. 9. as soon as
  10. 10. also pr. yāo for greater clarity when spelling out numbers digit by digit
  11. 11. "one" radical in Chinese characters (Kangxi radical 1)

Stroke order

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Words containing 一

Word Meaning
have a sudden clever idea; brainwave
extravagant
to be of one mind; to think or act alike
all-inclusive; undiscriminating
to take the lead
blackjack (card game)
one sixth
short-lived; flash in the pan (idiom)
older generation; previous generation
strictly by the book; very orderly, formal
integrated chain; coordinated process; lit. one dragon
one thread, one hair (idiom); a tiny bit; an iota
to support unconditionally
number one in the country; first under heaven
to cause a sensation (idiom)
to count as number one (idiom); second to none; outstanding
blindly; invariably
all year round
to sweep clean; to clean out
(of passing time) in an instant; (of a sight) in a flash
have only a vague idea; half-baked knowledge
consistency
familiarity at first sight
be plainly visible
in a spurt of energy