HSK 2 · VERSION 2.0#49
Verbing Briefly with “yíxià”
一下
How it works
一下 after a verb means “a little,” “briefly,” or “for a moment.” It softens the action.
The pattern
Verb + 一下
Example sentences
你等一下。
Wait a moment.
我看一下这个问题。
I will take a quick look at this question.
请介绍一下你自己。
Please briefly introduce yourself.
Usage note
一下 makes requests sound more polite and natural.