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万一 (wàn yī) — “In case, what if” in Chinese

万一 (wàn yī) means “in case, what if, just in case, if by any chance” in Chinese. See the pinyin, native audio pronunciation, and 2 example sentences with English translations.

Usage

in case

what if

just in case

if by any chance

我多带了一些现金,以防万一。

I took some extra cash just to be on the safe side.

我要保存这封信,以防万一。

I'll keep the letter as a precaution.

The characters in 万一

CharacterPinyinStrokesMeaning
万
wàn3ten thousand
一
yī1one, a, single, whole

More words starting with 万

  • wàn万wàn万bù不kě可Absolutely not, Never
  • wàn万wàn万qiān千qiān千de的xīng星xing星Myriad stars, Countless stars
  • wàn万wàn万méi没yǒu有absolutely not, no way
  • wàn万zhàng丈immense, towering
  • wàn万bù不kě可Must not, Never
  • wàn万shì世bú不yì易de的eternal, immutable
  • wàn万shèng乘Imperial sovereignty, The Emperor's domain
  • wàn万chéng乘zhī之zūn尊The Emperor, The Sovereign
  • wàn万shì事all things, everything
  • wàn万shì事wàn万wù物everything, all things
  • wàn万shì事yǐ以hé和wéi为guì贵Harmony is most precious., Harmony above all.
  • wàn万shì事shùn顺suì遂All the best, May all go well

Frequently asked questions

What does 万一 mean in Chinese?
万一 (wàn yī) means “in case, what if, just in case, if by any chance”.
How do you pronounce 万一?
万一 is pronounced wàn yī in Mandarin Chinese.
How do you say “in case” in Chinese?
“in case” is 万一 (wàn yī) in Chinese.
How is 万一 used in a sentence?
This page has 2 example sentences using 万一, each with pinyin and an English translation.
Format the pinyin for 万一 →Choose tone marks, tone numbers, or pinyin above the characters, then copy the result.Explore more Chinese words and meanings →Discover expressive Chinese words with pinyin, usage notes, and natural examples.

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