Verb (11)

When yíxià is preceded by a verb, it has the following two functions.
1. It is used as a time measure to imply that an action lasts for a short time :

一下 , ?

yòng yíxià hăo ma

Could I use it for a little while?
2. Verb
yíxià is used to soften the tone of voice, as leaving a verb at the end of a sentence sounds too definite, or even rather crude.

There are two other formulas that have the same function.

1. Reduplication of verbs, as in: 我给你 介绍介绍 wǒ gěi nĭ jièshao jièshao let me introduce you

2. The verb yi verb pattern, as in 请你 说一说 qĭng nĭ shuō yi shuō ( you) please speak.

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Assignments.

Translate the sentences into Chinese. (4, stative verb)

I am very busy.

You are very busy too.

His brothers are all very busy.

His younger brother is not busy.

They are not all busy.

I am very well. Are you well?

I'm very well too.

We are all very well.