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One, 1
逐一 (zhú yī) — one by one
Subj. + 逐一 (zhúyī) + Verb
HSK 7–93.0
Pattern diagram
Who / what逐一Action
Rule structure
逐一 (zhúyī) is a formal manner adverb meaning "one by one, item by item". It normally precedes the verb and stresses a sequential, careful going through of items. In casual speech, 一个一个 (yí ge yí ge) is more common.
Rule structure
逐一 (zhúyī) is a formal manner adverb meaning "one by one, item by item". It normally precedes the verb and stresses a sequential, careful going through of items. In casual speech, 一个一个 (yí ge yí ge) is more common.
Examples
老师逐一检查了我们的作业。
Lǎoshī zhúyī jiǎnchá le wǒmen de zuòyè.
The teacher checked our homework one by one.
Examples
老师逐一检查了我们的作业。
Lǎoshī zhúyī jiǎnchá le wǒmen de zuòyè.
The teacher checked our homework one by one.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say “one by one” in Chinese with 逐一?
Use the structure: Subj. + 逐一 (zhúyī) + Verb. For example: 老师逐一检查了我们的作业。 — “The teacher checked our homework one by one”.
What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?
老师逐一检查了我们的作业。 — “The teacher checked our homework one by one”.
Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?
This grammar rule is part of HSK 3.0 Levels 7–9.
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