一二 (yī èr) — one or two; a few; a little (bit)
Definition
一二 (yī èr) is a fixed colloquial phrase meaning 'a little, a few' — used for small amounts, not literally 1 or 2. It softens statements, as in 'I only know a little'.
numeral
one or twoa fewa little (bit)
Examples
- ，一二。Guān yú zhè ge wèn tí, wǒ zhī zhī dào yī èr.I only know a little about this issue.
- 一二。Tā jiā lǐ yǒu yī èr běn shū.There are a few books in his home.
- 一二，。Zhè jiàn shì wǒ zhī liǎo jiě yī èr, bú tài qīng chǔ.I only know a little about this matter, not too clear.
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