一发 (yī fā) — (adverb) (even) more; to an even greater extent; (adverb) together; at the same time

Definition

一发 (yī fā) is a literary adverb meaning 'even more' (greater degree) or 'all at once, simultaneously'. Almost always found before a verb or adjective in formal or written Chinese; rare in casual speech.

adverb
(even) moreto an even greater extenttogetherat the same time

Examples

  • 一发
    Zhè ge wèn tí yī fā yán zhòng le.
    This problem has become even more serious.
  • 一发
    Tā men yī fā chū fā le.
    They set off together.
  • 一发
    Jīng guò zhè cì péi xùn, tā de néng lì yī fā tí gāo le.
    After this training, his ability improved even more.

Browse more HSK 7-9 words or search the full 43,000-word dictionary.