一会儿 (yíhuìr) — how to say "a little while" in Chinese

一会儿

A little while

Character composition

one

会儿

a short time

Radicals / Keys

One

#1 · · 1 strokes

Man

#9 · rén · 2 strokes

Son, legs

#10 · ér · 2 strokes

Examples

你先坐一会儿,我去倒杯水马上回来。

Sit for a little while first, I'll pour a glass of water and come back immediately.

一会儿就来。

I'll come in a little while.

Mnemonic

Mnemonic for 一会儿 (yíhuìr) — a little while

[yíhuìr-] Yoda took a deep breath and drew a line 一 in the sand, promising himself he'd meditate for just a short time 会儿 🌿. Despite the brief 一会儿, Yoda felt recharged and ready to take on the galaxy again!

Frequently asked questions

How do you say "a little while" in Chinese?

"a little while" in Chinese is 一会儿 (yíhuìr).

What does 一会儿 mean in English?

一会儿 (yíhuìr) means "A little while".

How is 一会儿 pronounced?

It is pronounced yíhuìr (written as yihuir). The page has audio recorded by a native speaker.

How do you write "a little while" in Chinese characters?

It is written 一会儿.

What HSK level is 一会儿?

一会儿 belongs to the HSK 3 vocabulary list.

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