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  <h1>Verbing briefly with "<span class="pinyinst">yixia</span>" "<span class="hanzist">一下</span>"</h1>

  <p>After briefly reading this article, you will know how to use <span class="hanzi">一下</span> (<span class="pinyin">yīxià</span>) to express a brief action!</p>

  <p>Note: The pinyin for <span class="hanzi">一下</span> is written "<span class="pinyin">yīxià</span>" but pronounced "<span class="pinyin">yíxià</span>" due to a tone change rule.</p>

  <h2 id="structure">Structure</h2>

  <p>To express that a verb is carried out briefly or "<b>a little bit</b>," you can add <span class="hanzi">一下</span> (<span class="pinyin">yīxià</span>) after it. Sometimes <span class="hanzi">一下</span> (<span class="pinyin">yīxià</span>) can soften the tone.</p>

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    <p>Subj. + Verb + <span class="hanzist">一下</span> + Obj.</p>
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  <p>Often, adding <span class="hanzi">一下</span> (<span class="pinyin">yīxià</span>) just makes the Chinese feel more natural. This is not something you can get a feel for quickly. You'll want to observe how native speakers use <span class="hanzi">一下 </span>(<span class="pinyin">yīxià</span>) over a long period of time to really get used to how it is used.</p>

  <h2 id="examples">Examples</h2>

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      <li><span class="hanzi">请 你 等 一下。</span><br/> <span class="vert">You get the feeling that it shouldn't be a long wait.</span> <br/><span class="pinyin">Qǐng nǐ děng yīxià.</span> <br/>Please wait a little bit.</li>

      <li><span class="hanzi">你 看 一下。</span><br/><span class="vert"> It should be quick.</span> <br/><span class="pinyin">Nǐ kàn yīxià.</span> <br/>Take a look.</li>

      <li><span class="hanzi">试 一下 吧。</span><br/> <span class="vert">How long can trying it take?</span><br/> <span class="pinyin">Shì yīxià ba.</span> <br/>Try it.</li>

      <li><span class="hanzi">我 要 想 一下。</span><br/><span class="vert">You're supposed to believe that I won't need to think about it long. </span><br/><span class="pinyin">Wǒ yào xiǎng yīxià.</span><br/>I want to think a little.</li>

      <li><span class="hanzi">开 一下 门 吧 。</span> <br/><span class="vert">How long can it take to open the door?</span> <br/><span class="pinyin">Kāi yīxià mén ba.</span> <br/>Please open the door.</li>

      <li><span class="hanzi">请 你 说 一下 为什么。</span> <br/><span class="vert">I feel it should be a quick explanation.</span> <br/><span class="pinyin">Qǐng nǐ shuō yīxià wèishénme.</span> <br/>Please say why.</li>

      <li><span class="hanzi">不要 生气 了，笑 一下！</span><br/> <span class="vert">Just one quick laugh!</span><br/> <span class="pinyin">Bùyào shēngqì le, xiào yīxià!</span> <br/>Don't be mad, laugh!</li>

      <li><span class="hanzi">宝宝，亲 一下 爸爸。</span> <br/><span class="vert">If a baby's kiss isn't quick, it's weird for everyone.</span><br/> <span class="pinyin">Bǎobao, qīn yīxià bàba.</span> <br/>Baby, give your dad a kiss.</li>

      <li><span class="hanzi">你 可以 来 一下 我 的 办公室 吗？</span><br/><span class="vert">Just come real quick.</span> <br/><span class="pinyin">Nǐ kěyǐ lái yīxià wǒ de bàngōngshì ma?</span> <br/>Could you please come to my office?</li>

      <li><span class="hanzi">你 能 介绍 一下 自己 吗 ？</span><br/> <span class="vert">Not your life story, just a brief self-introduction.</span><br/> <span class="pinyin">Nǐ néng jièshào yīxià zìjǐ ma?</span><br/> Could you introduce yourself briefly?</li>
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  <h2 id="see-also">See also</h2>

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    <li><a href="Verb_reduplication_with_yi" title="wikilink">Verb reduplication with yi</a></li>

    <li><a href="Verb_reduplication" title="wikilink">Verb reduplication</a></li>
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  <h2 id="sources-and-further-reading">Sources and further reading</h2>

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    <li>Integrated Chinese: Level 1, Part 1 (3rd ed) (p. 126)</li>

    <li>40 Lessons for Basic Chinese Course (<span class="hanzi">基础汉语40课上册</span>） (p. 206)</li>
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