一 旦

yīdàn

nounadverbHSK 5

Meaning

in case (sth happens)
if
once (sth happens, then...)

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when
in a short time
in one day

Example

一旦他决定了，就没有人能阻止他了。

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Characters

yīHSK 11 strokesone dànHSK 55 strokesdan, female role in Chinese opera (traditionally played by specialized male actors)

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