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万一
wànyī
Description
“万一”用来说一件不太可能发生、但也许会发生的坏事情。
"万一" is used to talk about a bad thing that is unlikely but might happen.
它可以放在句子前面,表示“如果发生了这种情况”。
It can be placed at the beginning of a sentence to mean "if this happens."
Meanings
万一wànyī
in case; if by any chance (something bad happens)
万一下雨,我们就在家里看电影。
If it rains, we'll watch a movie at home.
万一wànyī
a small chance; contingency; eventuality
多带点钱,以防万一。
Bring more money, just in case.
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Notes
- Etymology
literally 万分之一 (one part in ten thousand), meaning a very slim chance.
- Nuance
unlike 如果, 万一 implies the hypothetical outcome is unlikely and usually undesirable.
In videos
“你没时间看手机啊，万一有急事呢？”
“万一我结婚了，我也希望在自己的家庭里，”
“所以万一摔了”
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