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After briefly reading this article, you will know how to use 一下 (yīxià) to express a brief action!
  
Use 一下 (yīxià) to express a brief action.
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'''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].
  
 
== Structure ==
 
== Structure ==
  
To express that a verb is carried out briefly or "a little bit," you can add 一下 after it. Sometimes 一下 can soften the tone.  
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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.  
  
 
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Subj. + Verb + 一下 + Obj.
  
 
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Often, adding 一下 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  over a long period of time to really get used to how it is used.
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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.
  
 
== Examples ==
 
== Examples ==
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* 你 <em>一下</em>。<span class="trans">Take a quick look.</span>
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* <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>
* <em>一下</em>。<span class="trans">Can you please read a bit of it.</span>
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* 你 <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>
* 我 听 <em>一下</em> 音乐。<span class="trans">I'll listen to some music.</span>
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* <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>
* 你 尝 <em>一下</em> 这 个 菜。<span class="trans">Have a little taste of this dish.</span>
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* 我 要 <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 <em>一下</em> 这 件 衣服。<span class="trans">I honestly want that clothes.</span>
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* <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>
* 你 可以 帮 我 做 <em>一下</em> 这 个 工作 吗?<span class="trans">Can you please help me with this work?</span>
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* <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>
* 你 让 我 想 <em>一下</em> <span class="trans">You let me think a little.</span>
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* 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>
* 帮 我 修 <em>一下</em> 电脑 吧。<span class="trans">Please help me repair my computer.</span>
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* 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>
* 不 要 哭 了,笑 <em>一下</em> !<span class="trans">Don't cry, laugh!</span>
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* 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>
* 宝宝,亲 <em>一下</em> 爸爸。<span class="trans">Baby, give your dad a kiss.</span>
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* 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>
* 来,抱 <em>一下</em> ,祝 一路 平安!<span class="trans">Come here for a moment, i wish you good luck!</span>
 
  
 
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== Sources and further reading ==
 
== Sources and further reading ==
  
* [[Integrated Chinese: Level 1, Part 1 (3rd ed)]] (pp. 126) [http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0887276385/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=allset-20&linkCode=as2&camp=217145&creative=399369&creativeASIN=0887276385 →buy]
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{{Source|Integrated Chinese: Level 1, Part 1 (3rd ed)|126}}
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Latest revision as of 08:55, 21 April 2021

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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.Qǐng nǐ děng yīxià.Please wait a little bit.
  • 你 看 一下It should be quick.Nǐ kàn yīxià.Take a look.
  • 一下 吧。How long can trying it take? Shì yīxià ba.Try it.
  • 我 要 想 一下You're supposed to believe that I won't need to think about it long.Wǒ yào xiǎng yīxià.I want to think a little.
  • 一下 门 吧 。 How long can it take to open the door?Kāi yīxià mén ba.Please open the door.
  • 请 你 说 一下 为什么。I feel it should be a quick explanation.Qǐng nǐ shuō yīxià wèishénme.Please say why.
  • 不要 生气 了,笑 一下Just one quick laugh!Bùyào shēngqì le, xiào yīxià! 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.Bǎobao, qīn yīxià bàba.Baby, give your dad a kiss.
  • 你 可以 来 一下 我 的 办公室 吗?Just come real quick.Nǐ kěyǐ lái yīxià wǒ de bàngōngshì ma? 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.Nǐ néng jièshào yīxià zìjǐ ma? Could you introduce yourself briefly?

See also

Sources and further reading