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一下

(after a verb) a little; briefly; (suggests a try)

Frequency 5.5

Meanings

  • (after a verb) a bit; a little (indicating brief duration, or softening the tone, or suggesting giving sth a try)
  • all at once; suddenly

Related words

  • 借用一下
  • 停顿一下
  • 催促一下
  • 再改一下
  • 凑合一下
  • 劳驾一下

Example sentences

  • 请等我一下。
  • 灯一亮,房间一下子变得明亮起来。