一
yī
One, 1
How to say “one by one” in Chinese with 一 (yī) + measure word
一 (yī) + Measure Word + 一 (yī) + Measure Word
一 (yī) + measure word — one by one
HSK 4Adverbs
一 (yī) + Measure Word + 一 (yī) + Measure Word
HSK 4Adverbs一 (yī) + measure word — one by one
Rule structure
— + Measure word + Measure word (一个个 (yī gè gè), 一件件 (yí jiàn jiàn)) means "one by one". It emphasizes the sequential order of actions.
Rule structure
— + Measure word + Measure word (一个个 (yī gè gè), 一件件 (yí jiàn jiàn)) means "one by one". It emphasizes the sequential order of actions.
Examples
同学们一个个走进教室。
Tóngxuémen yī gè gè zǒu jìn jiàoshì.
The students entered the classroom one by one.
孩子们一个个上台表演。
Háizi men yīgègè Shàngtái biǎoyǎn.
The children went on stage one by one.
Examples
同学们一个个走进教室。
Tóngxuémen yī gè gè zǒu jìn jiàoshì.
The students entered the classroom one by one.
孩子们一个个上台表演。
Háizi men yīgègè Shàngtái biǎoyǎn.
The children went on stage one by one.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say “one by one” in Chinese with 一 + measure word?
Use the structure: 一 (yī) + Measure Word + 一 (yī) + Measure Word. For example: 同学们一个个走进教室。 — “The students entered the classroom one by one”.
What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?
同学们一个个走进教室。 — “The students entered the classroom one by one”.
Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?
This grammar rule is part of HSK 4.
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