一口气

yī kǒu qì

HSK 3.0 Level 6 Adverb Rare

Definitions

1. one breath
2. in one breath
3. at a stretch

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Word relationships

Related words

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一口

yī kǒu

readily

“一口气”强调连续性，“一口”常表示一次性的动作或量

一下

yī xià

(used after a verb) give it a go

“一口气”用于持续性动作，“一下”用于短暂动作

Synonyms

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连续

lián xù

continuous

在“不间断地”意义上相近，如“一口气说完”与“连续说完”

Usage notes

Collocations

常与“跑、读完、吃完、做完”等动词搭配，表示不间断地完成某事。

Common mistakes

“一口气”通常用于一次性连续完成的动作，不能用于持续性习惯，不能说“我一口气学习中文”。

Example Sentences

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他一口气跑到了学校。

He ran to the school in one breath.

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Words Containing 一口气

倒抽一口气

dào chōu yī kǒu qì

to gasp (in surprise, dismay, fright etc)

舒一口气

shū yī kǒu qì

to heave a sigh of relief

松一口气

sōng yī kǒu qì