一下 meaning and pronunciation

一下
Simplified/traditional word

一下 English definition

yī xià

  • (used after a verb) give it a go
  • to do (sth for a bit to give it a try)
  • one time
  • once
  • in a while
  • all of a sudden
  • all at once

HSK level


Characters

  • (yī): one (1); single; a (article); as soon as; entire; whole; all; throughout; 'one' radical in Chinese characters (Kangxi radical 1); also pr. [yao1] for greater clarity when spelling out numbers digit by digit;
  • (xià): below; down; downwards; lower; later; next (week etc); second (of two parts); to decline; to go down; to arrive at (a decision, conclusion etc); measure word to show the frequency of an action;

Sentences examples with 一下

  • 我去热一下米饭。
    Wǒ qù rè yīxià mǐfàn.
  • 我来介绍一下我的朋友。
    Wǒ lái jièshào yīxià wǒ de péngyǒu.
  • 太累了,让我休息一下。
    Tài lèile, ràng wǒ xiūxí yīxià.
  • 请等我一下。
    Qǐng děng wǒ yīxià.
  • 服务员,请帮我拿一下菜单。
    Fúwùyuán, qǐng bāng wǒ ná yīxià càidān.