🇨🇳 How to say

“one” in Chinese

一yī
Illustration of "one" in a Chinese cultural setting
A child points excitedly at a single red balloon floating against a clear blue sky, holding up one tiny finger to show t…

Usage note

一 is the most basic number and can change its tone to 'yì' or 'yí' depending on the tone of the following word, which is important for natural pronunciation.

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