How to Say ‘A little; for a moment’ in Simplified Chinese
一下
yī xià
[ee shya]
💬 Usage Tip: After a verb, [一下] often makes a request sound lighter and more casual, not literally 'one time.' Compare [布置一下] 'decorate a bit' with the more direct [布置].
Phrase Breakdown
一下
yī xià
[ee shya]
a bit; briefly
一下 softens a request and suggests doing something briefly or a little.
麻烦你帮我们确认一下预约信息。
Please help us confirm the reservation details for a moment.
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