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
circle's circumference is three times diameter
peaceful reunification
peaceful reunification
which
which
George I of Great Brittain
George I of Great Brittain
single; only; sole
unique compound
unique compound
Unicode; also written tǒng yī mǎ
Unicode; also written tǒng yī mǎ
single currency
single currency
with a crash; with a thunderous noise
with a crash; with a thunderous noise
to frighten; startled; scared out of one's skin
to frighten; startled; scared out of one's skin
1927 Apr 12 Chiang Kai-shek anti-communist purge
1927 April 12 purge by Chiang Kai-shek
April 12, 1927 anti-communist coup
1927 April 12 coup against Chinese Communists
the Shanghai coup of 12th Mar 1927 by Chiang Kai-shek against the communists