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一旦
yīdàn
Description
“一旦”用来说一件事情发生以后，就会有别的结果。
"一旦" is used to say that once something happens, there will be other results.
它常常和“就”一起用，表示如果这样，后面一定会那样。
It is often used together with "就", indicating that if this happens, then that will definitely follow.
Meanings
一旦yīdàn
once; in case; if ever (some condition happens)
一旦下雨，我们就不去了。
Once it rains, we won't go.
一旦yīdàn
in one day; suddenly; in a short time
多年的努力不能毁于一旦。
Years of effort cannot be ruined in an instant.
Related words
Notes
- Nuance
often pairs with 就 in the second clause to mark the consequence.
- Etymology
一 (one) + 旦 (dawn/day), literally 'in one morning', hence 'suddenly'.
In videos
“一旦出点事反应不过来”
“一旦你把前景的手单独抠出来”
“一旦你看了第一个副本”
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