一一

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yī yī
Meaning: one by one
Example
他把书一一放回书架上。
yī yī

📚 How to Understand

一一 (yī yī) meaning in English

一一 is an adverb that means 'one by one' or 'in order.' It emphasizes the sequential, careful, or systematic nature of an action, often used to describe processes where each item or step is handled individually.

The character 一 (yī) means 'one,' and repeating it as 一一 reinforces the idea of singularity and order. This repetition is common in Chinese to emphasize a quality or state, similar to how English might use 'each' or 'every.'

一一 is commonly used in formal or literary contexts, such as describing a list, a process, or a methodical approach. It can also appear in expressions like 一一对应 (yī yī duì yìng), meaning 'one-to-one correspondence.' In daily speech, it conveys precision and thoroughness.

💬 Example Sentences

他把书一一放回书架上。
yī yī
He put the books back on the shelf one by one.
老师一一检查了学生的作业。
yī yī
The teacher checked the students' homework one by one.

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