一口气

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Meaning and Usage

"一口气" literally means "one breath" and is used to describe doing something continuously without stopping, often emphasizing speed or endurance.

Common Contexts

Used with actions like running, reading, speaking, or completing tasks to highlight doing them in one go.

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Notes

This phrase conveys a sense of effort or determination to complete something without breaks. It is informal and common in spoken Chinese.

Example Sentences

He ran ten kilometers in one go.

I finished reading that book in one sitting.

Please say it all in one breath, don't stop.