一经 (yī jīng) means 'once' or 'as soon as'. It often refers to an action that occurs immediately after another event, indicating a direct temporal relationship between two actions. This term is commonly used in both spoken and written Chinese, often in literary or formal contexts.
HSK 7, rank #29760, Very Hard
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March 24, 2026
一经()yìjīng(yi4jing1)
一经 (yī jīng) means 'once' or 'as soon as'. It often refers to an action that occurs immediately after another event, indicating a direct temporal relationship between two actions. This term is commonly used in both spoken and written Chinese, often in literary or formal contexts.
Frequency#29760DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In Chinese literature, the concept of sequential events is significant, often reflecting the philosophical idea of causality. 一经 can be found in classical texts, emphasizing the importance of actions and their immediate results.
Memory Tip
Think of 一 (yī) as 'one' and 经 (jīng) as 'pass through or experience'. Imagine a single event (one) passing through time (经) — once it happens, it has immediate consequences.
About 一经
一经Simplified
Traditional
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—Radical
副词fùcíadverb (adv.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2
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Quick Contrast
一旦 (yí dàn) — use 一经 for immediate action following another event, while 一旦 implies a condition or situation that will occur once something happens.
Memory Mnemonic
Think of 一 (yī) as 'one' and 经 (jīng) as 'pass through or experience'. Imagine a single event (one) passing through time (经) — once it happens, it has immediate consequences.
Usage Notes
Be careful not to confuse 一经 with similar phrases like 一旦 (yī dàn), which means 'once' but carries a different nuance. This term is generally used in more formal contexts, so avoid using it in casual conversation unless appropriate.
HSK Study Tips
Although this term is not specifically listed in HSK levels, it connects with HSK 4 vocabulary concerning time and sequence. Focus on how 一经 is used in sentences to express cause and effect.
Cultural Note
In Chinese literature, the concept of sequential events is significant, often reflecting the philosophical idea of causality. 一经 can be found in classical texts, emphasizing the importance of actions and their immediate results.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 一经 with 一旦, mistakenly using it in conditional sentences. For example, saying '一经你来，我就去' instead of '一旦你来，我就去' is incorrect.
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Cultural Notes for 一经
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese literature, the concept of sequential events is significant, often reflecting the philosophical idea of causality. 一经 can be found in classical texts, emphasizing the importance of actions and their immediate results.
Frequently Asked Questions about 一经
It's more common in formal writing or literature than in everyday speech.
No, they have different nuances; 一旦 focuses more on conditions, while 一经 emphasizes immediacy.
