一下

yi1 xia4

HSK

Meaning

(used after a verb) give it a go
to do (sth for a bit to give it a try)
one time
once
in a while
all of a sudden
all at once

Definition

表示动作数量少、时间短促、一次，或表示试试看的意思。也作补语，表示轻微的动作或状态。

Indicates a small quantity of action, a short duration of time, a single instance, or to try something. It can also function as a complement, indicating a slight action or state.

Usage

“一下”通常用在动词后面，作为动量补语。它可以使语气更委婉，表示动作是短暂的、随意的，或者是一种尝试。例如，“等一下”表示等待短暂的时间，“看一下”表示看一眼，或者“试一下”表示尝试一次。

"一下" (yīxià) is typically used after a verb, functioning as a verbal measure word. It can soften the tone, indicating that an action is brief, casual, or an attempt. For example, "等一下" (děng yīxià) means to wait for a short moment, "看一下" (kàn yīxià) means to take a quick look, or "试一下" (shì yīxià) means to try once.

Examples

请你等我一下，我马上就来。(Please wait for me for a moment, I'll be right there.)
你可以帮我看一下这个文件吗？(Could you help me take a look at this document?)
这道菜看起来不错，我想尝一下。(This dish looks good, I'd like to try a bit.)
工作了一天，我需要休息一下。(After working all day, I need to rest for a bit.)
如果你有时间，可以给我介绍一下你的新项目吗？(If you have time, could you briefly introduce your new project to me?)
我只是随便问一下，你不用太在意。(I was just asking casually, you don't need to worry too much.)
他轻轻敲了一下门，然后走了进去。(He gently knocked on the door once, then walked in.)