How to write 一 (yí)
一 has 1 strokes and means “a while” — it first appears in HSK 3. Watch the stroke order below, trace it in the mi-grid, then test yourself stroke by stroke.
Practise writing 一
Trace mode: follow the grey character with your mouse or finger. Switch to stroke-order animation or quiz mode in the app.
Words that contain 一
| Word | Pinyin | Meaning | List |
|---|---|---|---|
| 一会儿 | yí huì er | a while | HSK 3 |
| 一共 | yí gòng | altogether | HSK 3 |
| 一定 | yí dìng | surely; certainly | HSK 3 |
| 一样 | yí yàng | same; like | HSK 3 |
| 一直 | yì zhí | straight; continuously | HSK 3 |
| 一般 | yì bān | same; ordinary | HSK 3 |
| 一边 | yì biān | one side; either side | HSK 3 |
| 一切 | yí qiè | everything; every | HSK 4 |
Stroke order for 一
Write 一 in 1 strokes. The animation in the practice box above shows the correct order; in quiz mode you must draw each stroke in that order, and a wrong start shakes and reveals a hint.
- Stroke 1
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