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万一

萬一
wàn yīHSK 5

万一 (wàn yī) is an HSK 5 Chinese word with 2 definitions and 4 bilingual examples.

PARTS OF SPEECH2
DEFINITIONS2
EXAMPLES4
01

Definitions & Usage

Meanings and examples

1

noun 名

  1. Englishcontingency; unexpected eventuality

    • EX
      我们必须做好准备，以防万一。

      We must be prepared for any contingency.

    • EX
      不怕一万，就怕万一，你还是带上雨伞吧。

      Better safe than sorry, so you should take an umbrella.

2

conjunction 连

  1. Englishin case

    • EX
      万一明天下雨，我们的活动就推迟。

      If it rains tomorrow, our event will be postponed.

    • EX
      你把地图带上，万一迷路了可以用。

      Take the map with you in case you get lost.