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
(idiom) it's a deal; that's settled then
(idiom) it's a deal; that's settled then
a promise must be kept (idiom); each word carries weight
a promise must be kept (idiom); each word carries weight
hard to explain briefly; too complex to tell
to not say a word (idiom)
to not say a word (idiom)
to say sth spot on; to hit the mark with a comment (idiom)
to say sth spot on; to hit the mark with a comment (idiom)
words that later come true, often bad
words that later prove sadly true
to hit the nail on the head; one word says it all (idiom)
to have a double meaning; to make a pun; double entendre
to have a double meaning; to make a pun; double entendre
according to some; an expression of opinion
according to some; an expression of opinion
a promise that will be kept; keep one's word
penniless
consistent; constant; all along
to avoid a problem by walking away from it; to quit
all along; since the start; all the way
all along; since the start; all the way
to have a pleasant journey; Bon voyage!