HSK · Level 110
45 words
Chinese word
一经
Pronunciation
Pinyinyī jīng
Meaning
- conjunctiononce
Example
一经同意，他就会参加。yì jīng tóng yì tā jiù huì cān jiā
Once he agrees, he will take part.
More examples
一经发现异常，应立即上报。yì jīng fā xiàn yì cháng yīng lì jí shàng bào
Once an abnormality is discovered, it should be reported immediately.
Core concept
A single condition opens the way immediately to its consequence or required response.
Common phrases
一经发现yì jīng fā xiàn
once discovered
Similar words
一旦yí dàn: Marks a result that begins once an event or condition has happened.
如果rú guǒ: Presents a general condition and a possible result in an if-then statement.
只要zhǐ yào: Shows that the result is assured whenever the stated condition is met.
要是yào shì: Sets up a mostly spoken if-condition about what might happen.
Definition in Chinese
用作连词，表示在某个动作或情况一旦发生之后，马上会出现结果或采取处理，语气偏书面。yòng zuò lián cí biǎo shì zài mǒu gè dòng zuò huò qíng kuàng yí dàn fā shēng zhī hòu mǎ shàng huì chū xiàn jié guǒ huò cái qǔ chú lǐ yǔ qì piān shū miàn
Word origin
The phrase 一经 (yījīng, "once undergone") developed from the idea of passing through one event and then reaching what follows.
Usage tips
- This conjunction commonly appears in notices and formal explanations, so recognizing it helps with everyday reading even though it sounds less conversational.