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After briefly reading this article, you will know how to use 一下 (yīxià) to express a brief action! | After briefly reading this article, you will know how to use 一下 (yīxià) to express a brief action! | ||
| − | + | '''Note:''' The pinyin for 一下 is written "yīxià" but pronounced "yíxià" due to a [http://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/pronunciation/Tone_change_rules tone change rule]. | |
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To express that a verb is carried out briefly or "a little bit," you can add 一下 (yīxià) after it. Sometimes 一下 (yīxià) can soften the tone. | To express that a verb is carried out briefly or "a little bit," you can add 一下 (yīxià) after it. Sometimes 一下 (yīxià) can soften the tone. | ||
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Often, adding 一下 (yīxià) just makes the Chinese feel more natural. This is not something you can get a feel for quickly. You'll want to observe how native speakers use 一下 (yīxià) over a long period of time to really get used to how it is used. | Often, adding 一下 (yīxià) just makes the Chinese feel more natural. This is not something you can get a feel for quickly. You'll want to observe how native speakers use 一下 (yīxià) over a long period of time to really get used to how it is used. | ||
| − | + | == Examples == | |
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| − | * 请 你 等 <em>一下</em>。<span class="expl">You get the feeling that it shouldn't be a long wait.</span><span class="pinyin">Qǐng nǐ děng <em>yīxià</em>. </span> <span class="trans">Please wait a little bit. </span> | + | * 请 你 等 <em>一下</em>。<span class="expl">You get the feeling that it shouldn't be a long wait.</span><span class="pinyin">Qǐng nǐ děng <em>yīxià</em>.</span><span class="trans">Please wait a little bit.</span> |
| − | * 你 看 <em>一下</em>。<span class="expl">It should be quick.</span><span class="pinyin">Nǐ kàn <em>yīxià</em>. </span> <span class="trans">Take a look. </span> | + | * 你 看 <em>一下</em>。<span class="expl">It should be quick.</span><span class="pinyin">Nǐ kàn <em>yīxià</em>.</span><span class="trans">Take a look.</span> |
| − | * 试 <em>一下</em> 吧。<span class="expl">How long can trying it take | + | * 试 <em>一下</em> 吧。<span class="expl">How long can trying it take? </span><span class="pinyin">Shì <em>yīxià</em> ba.</span><span class="trans">Try it.</span> |
| − | * 我 要 想 <em>一下</em>。<span class="expl">You're supposed to believe that I won't need to think about it long.</span><span class="pinyin">Wǒ yào xiǎng <em>yīxià</em>. </span> <span class="trans">I want to think a little. </span> | + | * 我 要 想 <em>一下</em>。<span class="expl">You're supposed to believe that I won't need to think about it long.</span><span class="pinyin">Wǒ yào xiǎng <em>yīxià</em>.</span><span class="trans">I want to think a little.</span> |
| − | * 开 <em>一下</em> 门 吧 。 <span class="expl">How long can it take to open the door?</span><span class="pinyin">Kāi <em>yīxià</em> mén. </span> <span class="trans">Please open the door. </span> | + | * 开 <em>一下</em> 门 吧 。 <span class="expl">How long can it take to open the door?</span><span class="pinyin">Kāi <em>yīxià</em> mén ba.</span><span class="trans">Please open the door.</span> |
| − | * 请 你 说 <em>一下</em> 为什么。<span class="expl">I feel it should be a quick explanation.</span><span class="pinyin">Qǐng nǐ shuō <em>yīxià</em> wèishénme. </span> <span class="trans">Please say why. </span> | + | * 请 你 说 <em>一下</em> 为什么。<span class="expl">I feel it should be a quick explanation.</span><span class="pinyin">Qǐng nǐ shuō <em>yīxià</em> wèishénme.</span><span class="trans">Please say why.</span> |
| − | * 不要 生气 了，笑 <em>一下</em>！<span class="expl">Just one quick laugh!</span><span class="pinyin"> | + | * 不要 生气 了，笑 <em>一下</em>！<span class="expl pdf-simple-expl">Just one quick laugh!</span><span class="pinyin">Bùyào shēngqì le, xiào <em>yīxià</em>! </span><span class="trans">Don't be mad, laugh! </span> |
| − | * 宝宝，亲 <em>一下</em> 爸爸。<span class="expl">If a baby's kiss isn't quick, it's weird for everyone.</span><span class="pinyin">Bǎobao, qīn <em>yīxià</em> bàba. </span> <span class="trans">Baby, give your dad a kiss. </span> | + | * 宝宝，亲 <em>一下</em> 爸爸。<span class="expl">If a baby's kiss isn't quick, it's weird for everyone.</span><span class="pinyin">Bǎobao, qīn <em>yīxià</em> bàba.</span><span class="trans">Baby, give your dad a kiss.</span> |
| − | * 你 可以 来 <em>一下</em> 我 的 办公室 吗？<span class="expl">Just come real quick.</span><span class="pinyin">Nǐ kěyǐ lái <em>yīxià</em> wǒ de bàngōngshì ma? </span> <span class="trans">Could you please come to my office? </span> | + | * 你 可以 来 <em>一下</em> 我 的 办公室 吗？<span class="expl pdf-simple-expl">Just come real quick.</span><span class="pinyin">Nǐ kěyǐ lái <em>yīxià</em> wǒ de bàngōngshì ma? </span><span class="trans">Could you please come to my office? </span> |
| − | * 你 能 介绍 <em>一下</em> 自己 吗 ？ <span class="expl">Not your life story, just a brief self-introduction.</span><span class="pinyin">Nǐ néng jièshào <em>yīxià</em> zìjǐ ma? </span> <span class="trans">Could you introduce yourself briefly? </span> | + | * 你 能 介绍 <em>一下</em> 自己 吗 ？ <span class="expl">Not your life story, just a brief self-introduction.</span><span class="pinyin">Nǐ néng jièshào <em>yīxià</em> zìjǐ ma? </span><span class="trans">Could you introduce yourself briefly? </span> |
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== Sources and further reading == | == Sources and further reading == | ||
| − | + | {{Source|HSK Standard Course 2|20}} | |
| − | + | {{Source|Integrated Chinese: Level 1, Part 1 (3rd ed)|126}} | |
| + | {{Source|40 Lessons for Basic Chinese Course (基础汉语40课上册）|206}} | ||
[[Category:A2 grammar points]] | [[Category:A2 grammar points]] | ||
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[[Category:Verbs]] | [[Category:Verbs]] | ||
{{Basic Grammar|一下|A2|Verb + 一下|你 <em>看 一下</em> 。|grammar point|ASGWCESP}} | {{Basic Grammar|一下|A2|Verb + 一下|你 <em>看 一下</em> 。|grammar point|ASGWCESP}} | ||
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After briefly reading this article, you will know how to use 一下 (yīxià) to express a brief action!
Note: The pinyin for 一下 is written "yīxià" but pronounced "yíxià" due to a tone change rule.
Structure
To express that a verb is carried out briefly or "a little bit," you can add 一下 (yīxià) after it. Sometimes 一下 (yīxià) can soften the tone.
Subj. + Verb + 一下 + Obj.
Often, adding 一下 (yīxià) just makes the Chinese feel more natural. This is not something you can get a feel for quickly. You'll want to observe how native speakers use 一下 (yīxià) over a long period of time to really get used to how it is used.
Examples
- 请 你 等 一下。You get the feeling that it shouldn't be a long wait.Please wait a little bit.
- 你 看 一下。It should be quick.Take a look.
- 试 一下 吧。How long can trying it take? Try it.
- 我 要 想 一下。You're supposed to believe that I won't need to think about it long.I want to think a little.
- 开 一下 门 吧 。 How long can it take to open the door?Please open the door.
- 请 你 说 一下 为什么。I feel it should be a quick explanation.Please say why.
- 不要 生气 了，笑 一下！Just one quick laugh!Don't be mad, laugh!
- 宝宝，亲 一下 爸爸。If a baby's kiss isn't quick, it's weird for everyone.Baby, give your dad a kiss.
- 你 可以 来 一下 我 的 办公室 吗？Just come real quick.Could you please come to my office?
- 你 能 介绍 一下 自己 吗 ？ Not your life story, just a brief self-introduction.Could you introduce yourself briefly?
See also
Sources and further reading
- HSK Standard Course 2 (pp. 20) Anything Goes (无所不谈) →buy
- Integrated Chinese: Level 1, Part 1 (3rd ed) (pp. 126) Anything Goes (无所不谈) →buy
- 40 Lessons for Basic Chinese Course (基础汉语40课上册） (pp. 206) [ →buy]
