一回
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Meaning: a time
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一回
一回 (yī huí) is a noun meaning 'a time' or 'an instance.' It refers to a single occurrence of an event, often used in contexts where something happens once or on a specific occasion.
The character 一 (yī) means 'one,' and 回 (huí) means 'to return' or 'a turn.' Together, 一回 literally suggests 'a single turn' or 'a single instance,' which has evolved to mean 'a time' in modern usage.
One回 is commonly used in daily conversations to describe events that happen once. For example, it can be used when talking about trying something for the first time or experiencing something briefly. It is often paired with verbs like 吃 (chī, to eat), 看 (kàn, to see), or 去 (qù, to go).
Example Sentences
我只来过这里一次。
I have only been here once.
你有没有试过这个菜?
Have you tried this dish once?