What 一一 means
- One by one (one after another)
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一一 in a sentence
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Sounds the same as 一一
These are also written yiyi without tone marks. Tones and context are what keep them apart — which is why the tone is part of the word, not an accent on it.
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Questions about 一一
What does 一一 mean in English?
一一 is pronounced yīyī and means One by one (one after another).
How do you pronounce 一一?
一一 is yīyī in pinyin — written yiyi without tone marks. Press the audio button on this page to hear it spoken by a native voice.
What are the characters in 一一?
一一 is written with 2 characters: 一 (yī) One (single), 一 (yī) One (single). Knowing the parts is usually how the whole word becomes memorable.
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