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
the facts of the matter; the actual situation
tremendously popular for a while
fight with no way back; last-ditch effort
to get sth off one's chest
deeply attached; devoted
at one go; at a stretch; for a period of time
fig. unable to cooperate (idiom)
having a unique or distinctive style
arrogant; look down on everyone
calm down a bit!; to put sth to rest
on the one hand
to stick to one's statement; to cling to one's view
remarks; words; the content of a conversation
all year round
to hit it off; to click together; to chime in easily
instant success; rise to the top at once
in a fit of pique; in a fury
like a swarm of bees
generally speaking
love at first sight
every word and action (idiom)
to act in collusion (idiom); in cahoots with
one hundred percent; totally (effective)
fashionable for a while (idiom); all the rage
proficiency in a particular field (idiom)