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
to die (idiom); to breathe one's last; to give up the ghost
to die (idiom); to breathe one's last; to give up the ghost
poinsettia (Euphorbia pulcherrima)
clay pot stew with mixed meat and vegetables
Taiwanese hot pot with mixed meats, veg
to disperse in confusion (idiom)
(of a group of people) to rush into action
to throw a tantrum; to make a terrible scene (idiom)
to throw a tantrum; to make a terrible scene (idiom)
fig. absolutely no idea of what's going on
fig. absolutely no idea of what's going on
one thing; the same as
unfamiliar at first, but well accustomed soon enough (idiom)
one country, two systems policy of China
a chaotic mess