一起 (yī qǐ) — together; altogether (in total)
Definition
一起 covers two distinct uses: doing something 'together' with others, and meaning 'altogether/in total' (as in a sum). For the 'together' sense, 一块儿 is the more colloquial, everyday option.
adverb
togetheraltogether (in total)
Examples
- 一起。Wǒ men yī qǐ qù gōng yuán ba.Let's go to the park together.
- 一起。Tā men jīng cháng yī qǐ xué xí.They often study together.
- 一起？Zhè xiē shū yī qǐ duō shǎo qián?How much are these books altogether?
Grammar
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