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Verbing briefly with 一下 ("yi1xia4")

一下 yīxià

Verb
HSK 2

Structure

Subj. + Verb + 一下 + Obj.

Definition

“一下”放在动词后表示动作短暂或尝试，常用结构为“动词+一下”。

“一下 (yīxià)” placed after a verb indicates a brief or tentative action. Common structure: Verb + 一下.

Usage

用于表示动作进行的时间很短或者尝试做某事，语气比较缓和，常用于礼貌请求或邀请。

Used to express that an action is done briefly or tentatively, with a softer tone. Often used in polite requests or invitations.

Examples

  • 1 请等一下。(Please wait a moment.)
  • 2 让我看一下。(Let me take a look.)
  • 3 你能帮我一下吗？(Can you help me for a bit?)
  • 4 我想试一下。(I want to try it.)
  • 5 他笑了一下。(He smiled briefly.)

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