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一度

yī dù
HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 7 数量 Uncommon

Definitions

  1. 1. for a time
  2. 2. at one time
  3. 3. one time
  4. 4. once

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Word relationships

Synonyms

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曾经
céng jīng

once

Used for past experiences, interchangeable in some contexts but 一度 emphasizes a period or short duration

Usage notes

Collocations

Frequently used with 红极一时 to mean 'was once wildly popular'.

Common mistakes

一度 often implies a temporary situation or state that no longer exists, unlike 曾经 which simply refers to past experience.

Example Sentences

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他 一度 想放弃，但最后还是坚持了下来。
He once wanted to give up, but in the end he persevered.

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Words Containing 一度

每年一度
měi nián yī dù

once a year (every year)

Child Words of 一度

一
yī

one

度
dù

to pass

度
duó

to estimate