一句话

• 拼音: yī jù huà
• 汉字拆解: 一 = one; 句 = measure word for sentences; 话 = speech/words

含义

In a word; in short; to put it simply. A phrase used to summarize or conclude a point.

Used as a discourse marker to introduce a concise summary or the bottom line of a discussion. Can also literally mean 'one sentence' or 'a word/remark.' Common in both spoken and written Chinese when wanting to cut to the chase.

例句

1. 一句话，这个项目我们做不了。
2. 别说那么多废话，一句话你到底帮不帮？
3. 老板一句话就把整个计划否定了。

用法指南

语境: summary, conversation, directness

语气: direct

正确说法

• 一句话，我不同意。(In a word, I disagree.)
• 用一句话概括一下。(Summarize it in one sentence.)

错误说法

• 一句话话 (Redundant — 话 is already in the phrase)

起源与历史

Phrase composed of 一 (one), 句 (sentence, measure word for sentences), and 话 (words, speech). Literally 'one sentence.'

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal