这一下 (zhè yí xià) — this time (with emphasis on the impact or consequence of the event); this instance (often implying a sudden or significant turn of events)
Definition
A deictic phrase that singles out this one moment or turn, often after an unexpected change. The whole phrase is the unit — don't split it; it normally takes the comma pause 这下，…/这一下，… to set up the consequence.
noun
this time (with emphasis on the impact or consequence of the event)this instance (often implying a sudden or significant turn of events)
Examples
- 这一下，。zhè yí xià, Tā kě zhēn de shēng qì le.This time, he really got angry.
- 这一下，。zhè yí xià, Wǒ men dé chóng xīn kāi shǐ.This time, we have to start over.
- 这一下，。zhè yí xià, Wèn tí biàn de gèng fù zá le.This time, the problem became even more complicated.
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