How to say “not even one” in Chinese with 一 (yī)
一 (yī) + MW + 也 (yě)/都 (dōu) + 没 (méi)/不 (bù) + Verb
一 (yī) — not even one
一 (yī) + MW + 也 (yě)/都 (dōu) + 没 (méi)/不 (bù) + Verb
HSK 3Sentence Patterns一 (yī) — not even one
Rule structure
一 (yī) + Measure Word + 也 (yě)/都 (dōu) + 没 (méi)/不 (bù) is a strong negation pattern meaning "not a single one," emphasizing the total absence.
Rule structure
一 (yī) + Measure Word + 也 (yě)/都 (dōu) + 没 (méi)/不 (bù) is a strong negation pattern meaning "not a single one," emphasizing the total absence.
Examples
我一个人都不认识。
Wǒ yī gè rén dōu bù rènshi.
I don't know a single person.
Examples
我一个人都不认识。
Wǒ yī gè rén dōu bù rènshi.
I don't know a single person.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say “not even one” in Chinese with 一?
Use the structure: 一 (yī) + MW + 也 (yě)/都 (dōu) + 没 (méi)/不 (bù) + Verb. For example: 我一个人都不认识。 — “I don't know a single person.”.
What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?
我一个人都不认识。 — “I don't know a single person.”.
Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?
This grammar rule is part of HSK 3.
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