一
yī
one, single, unified
The number one and concept of unity. The simplest Chinese character, representing singularity and beginning. Used in countless compound words.
Compound Words
一样 yīyàng
English: same, alike Español: igual / lo mismo
one + manner = same way
一起 yīqǐ
English: together Español: juntos
one + rise = coming together
一直 yīzhí
English: always, straight Español: siempre / directamente
one + straight = continuously
一定 yīdìng
English: certainly, must Español: sin duda / debe
one + fixed = definitely
一些 yīxiē
English: some, a few Español: algunos / unos cuantos
one + some = a quantity
一点 yīdiǎn
English: a little, a bit Español: un poco
one + point = small amount
一下 yīxià
English: a moment, briefly Español: un momento / brevemente
one + down = short action
一天 yītiān
English: one day Español: un día
one + day = single day
一年 yīnián
English: one year Español: un año
one + year = single year
一个 yīgè
English: one (classifier) Español: uno / una
one + classifier = counting unit
一边 yībiān
English: one side, while Español: un lado / mientras
one + side = at the same time
一半 yībàn
English: half, one half Español: la mitad
one + half = fifty percent