English–Chinese
“if by any chance” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinwàn yī
Example
万一迟到，先打个电话。wàn yì chí dào xiān dǎ gè diàn huà
If you happen to be late, call first.
How to say “if by any chance” in Chinese
“If by any chance” in Chinese is 万一 (wàn yī).
A very unlikely possibility held in mind so a practical response is ready if it occurs.
Example sentences with 万一
万一丢了护照，赶紧报警。wàn yì diū le hù zhào gán jǐn bào jǐng
If by any chance you lose your passport, call the police immediately.
Tips for using 万一
- This word often appears when conversation moves from a rare risk to a concrete response, such as making a call or arranging an alternative.