HSK 1 · Chinese hanzi
一 — one
- Reading
- yī
- Meaning
- one
- HSK level
- HSK 1
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
一 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 1 level. Its primary reading is yī and it means one. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
一 appears in everyday chinese words such as 一 (one, a), 一下 (a little while) and 一些 (some, a few).
Chinese words containing 一
Frequently asked questions
What does 一 mean in Chinese?
一 means one in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 1 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 一 read?
一 is read yī. Reading it inside real words — 一 and 一下 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 一 — is it HSK 1?
Yes. 一 is on the official HSK 1 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 一 in a word?
A common word containing 一 is 一 (yī) — "one, a". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 一 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 一 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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