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
all the rage for a time; grand fashion for a limited time
unity
no clear conclusion; views differ
a tiny bit; a wee bit
gradually; little by little; in the course of time
one country, two systems policy
fig. to be in a league of one's own; outstanding
stagnant or listless condition; a pool of stagnant water
faultless; impeccable
monotheistic religion; monotheism
a worthless piece of paper (idiom)
first tone in Mandarin (high, level tone)
erhua variant of yī gǔ nǎo
an overview; at a glance
to hit the nail on the head; one word says it all (idiom)
to live an exhausting journey
in a flash
same type; category 1 (i.e. class A)
gradually; little by little; bit by bit
regardless of the consequences
November
April 12; Chiang Kai-shek's 1927 coup
it is better to avoid unnecessary trouble (idiom)