Decoded Slug: 一下 (yīxià) - A short or quick action; momentarily
Mandarin Grammar Point
一下 (yīxià) - A short or quick action; momentarily
一下 (yīxià) - A short or quick action; momentarily
Short explanation:
Used to denote a brief or quick action.
Formation:
Verb + 一下
Examples:
你可以帮我看一下这个包裹吗？我不确定是不是我的。
Nǐ kěyǐ bāng wǒ kàn yīxià zhè gè bāoguǒ ma? Wǒ bù quèdìng shì bù shì wǒ de.
Can you help me check this package momentarily? I'm not sure whether it's mine or not.
我想试一下这件衬衫看看大小合不合适。
Wǒ xiǎng shì yīxià zhè jiàn chènshān kàn kàn dàxiǎo hé bù héshì.
I want to try this shirt on momentarily to see if the size is fit or not.
请您等一下，我马上就来。
Qǐng nín děng yīxià, wǒ mǎshàng jiù lái.
Please wait a moment, I am coming right away.
你能告诉我一下明天会议的时间吗？
Nǐ néng gàosù wǒ yīxià míngtiān huìyì de shíjiān ma?
Can you tell me the time of tomorrow's meeting momentarily?
Long explanation:
The Mandarin Chinese phrase '一下 (yīxià)' is used directly after a verb, indicating that the action lasts for a short, brief or quick moment. It gives the expression of trying out or giving something a shot. This term makes the command or request sound softer and more gentle.