一下 yī xià

(after a verb) a bit; a little (indicating brief duration, or softening the tone, or suggesting giving sth a try)

HSK 12 characters
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How 一下 is written

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Example sentences

How 一下 is used in everyday Chinese — the speaker reads the whole sentence.

  • 现在休息一下。

    xiàn zài xiū xi yī xià

    Now you should rest a little.

  • 咱们回顾一下。

    zán men huí gù yī xià

    Let's review.

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