万一
Definition
(conj) Indicates a possibility, used in hypothesis
Examples
“万一下雨了，我们就在附近的咖啡馆休息，等天气好再出发。”
“你先帮我记一下车牌，万一我忘了。”
Write down the license plate for me, just in case I forget.
“万一他今晚不来，我们就直接开饭。”
If he doesn't show up tonight, we'll just start dinner without him.
“我把伞放包里了，万一外面又下雨。”
I threw my umbrella in my bag, just in case it rains again outside.
“先别删那个聊天记录，万一明天要用。”
Don't delete that chat yet, in case we need it tomorrow.
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Other Chinese words at this level include 刻薄的, 开放的, 需要关注的, 提供, and 同情. Tap any word to see its definition, examples, and audio.
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