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
UN treaty to end discrimination against women
to mix together as one; to amalgamate
to confuse one thing with another (idiom); to muddle
to blend together well; to blend into one another
a drop in the ocean (idiom)
a drop in the ocean (idiom)
unanimous
unanimous
pitch-black; (fig.) to be completely in the dark
pitch-black; (fig.) to be completely in the dark
to congregate in one hall (idiom); to gather under one roof
HAMADA Yasukazu (1955-), Japanese defense minister from 2008
HAMADA Yasukazu (1955-), Japanese defense minister from 2008
Phobos (moon of Mars), aka Mars I
Phobos (moon of Mars), aka Mars I
to enjoy a short-lived fame or position of power
to enjoy a short-lived fame or position of power
learn from everything, always, everywhere
learn from everything, always, everywhere
to look completely new (idiom); brand new
fig. a slight change will affect everything else
fig. a slight change will affect everything else
at first glance; first impression
unique; only
unique; only