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Verb + 一下: do something briefly

From the lesson “I'll have a cup of tea, please”

Structure

Verb + 一下 (+ Object)

本课“动词+一下”结构表示做一次或试着做,动作时间短。 Put 一下 after a verb to make the action short or casual, like “have a quick look”: 我看一下 (let me take a look). It also makes requests softer and more polite: 请休息一下, 你可以打电话问一下.

Examples

  • 你可以打电话问一下。

    Nǐ kěyǐ dǎ diànhuà wèn yíxià.

    You can call and ask.

  • 请休息一下。

    Qǐng xiūxi yíxià.

    Please take a rest.

  • 你看一下吧。

    Nǐ kàn yíxià ba.

    Have a look.