一贯

一贯 yīguàn

Consistent

一贯 in a sentence HSK 6 繁體 一貫 yiguan

What 一贯 means

  1. Consistent

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一贯 is written with 2 characters. Chinese words are usually easier to remember once you can see what each part contributes.

一
yī
One (single)
贯
guàn
Pass through (keep following - birthplace)

How to write 一贯

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一贯 in a sentence

他一贯准时,从不迟到。
Tā yíguàn zhǔnshí, cóng bù chídào.
He is consistently punctual and never late.
这是我们一贯的做法。
Zhè shì wǒmen yíguàn de zuòfǎ.
This is our consistent practice.

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Questions about 一贯

What does 一贯 mean in English?

一贯 is pronounced yīguàn and means Consistent.

How do you pronounce 一贯?

一贯 is yīguàn in pinyin — written yiguan without tone marks. Press the audio button on this page to hear it spoken by a native voice.

What are the characters in 一贯?

一贯 is written with 2 characters: 一 (yī) One (single), 贯 (guàn) Pass through (keep following - birthplace). Knowing the parts is usually how the whole word becomes memorable.

How is 一贯 written in traditional Chinese?

一貫. The simplified form 一贯 is used in mainland China and Singapore; 一貫 is used in Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macau. Both are pronounced yīguàn.

Is 一贯 an HSK word?

Yes — 一贯 is on the official HSK 6 vocabulary list. You can study it with the rest of that list on the HSK 6 page.

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