一齐

• Pinyin: yī qí
• Hanzi breakdown: 一 = one; 齐 = 齐 depicting grain at equal height, meaning even/together

Meaning

Together; simultaneously; all at once. Multiple people or things acting at the same time.

Emphasizes simultaneous action more than 一起. Common usage: 一齐出发 (set off together), 一齐喊 (shout in unison), 一齐鼓掌 (applaud together). Often used for coordinated group actions.

Examples

1. 大家一齐喊：'加油！ Everyone shouted together: 'Go for it!
2. 三个人一齐动手，很快就做完了。 The three people worked together and finished quickly.
3. 全场观众一齐站起来鼓掌。 The entire audience stood up and applauded together.

Usage Guide

Context: group actions, coordination, events

Tone: energetic

Do Say

• 我们一齐努力。(Let's work hard together.)
• 一齐出发吧。(Let's set off together.)

Don't Say

• 一齐一个人做 — 一齐强调多人同时行动，不用于单人

Origin & History

Compound of 一 (one, together) + 齐 (even, together). Together emphasizing unified, simultaneous action.

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal