一下子 (yī xià zi) — all at once; in one go; suddenly; all of a sudden
Definition
An adverb meaning 'all at once' (a single quick action) or 'suddenly' (an abrupt change). Often pairs with 就 to stress immediacy, as in 一下子就 + verb.
adverb
all at oncein one gosuddenlyall of a sudden
Examples
- 一下子。Tā yī xià zi jiù bǎ fàn chī wán le.He finished the meal all at once.
- 一下子，。Tiān qì yī xià zi biàn lěng le, duō chuān diǎn yī fu.The weather suddenly turned cold — wear more clothes.
- 一下子。Wǒ yī xià zi xiǎng qǐ le nà jiàn shì.I suddenly remembered that matter.
Grammar
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