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一 (yī) — how to say "one" in Chinese
一
One, 1
Radicals / Keys
一
One
#1 · yī · 1 strokes
Examples
我有一个朋友，我们都很高兴。
I have one friend, we are all very happy.
我有一本书
I have one book.
Mnemonic
[yi-] Yoshi is walking in the desert and finds a stick, with which he draws a horizontal line 一 in the sand, declaring: "This is my 一, my masterpiece of 1 creation!" 🐢. The single line reminds him of 1, the start of every new adventure.
Frequently asked questions
How do you say "one" in Chinese?
"one" in Chinese is 一 (yī).
What does 一 mean in English?
一 (yī) means "One, 1".
How is 一 pronounced?
It is pronounced yī (written as yi). The page has audio recorded by a native speaker.
How do you write "one" in Chinese characters?
It is written 一.
What HSK level is 一?
一 belongs to the HSK 1 vocabulary list.
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