一道

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Usage of 一道

The word 一道 (yídào) has several common uses in Mandarin Chinese. It can mean "one piece" or "one portion," often used when ordering food, as in 一道 (one dish). It also functions as an adverb meaning "together," indicating that people do something jointly, e.g., 我们一道 (let's go together). Additionally, 一道 can describe a single streak or line of something, such as 一道闪电 (a bolt of lightning).

Common Collocations

  • 一道: one dish, used in dining contexts.
  • 一道: one door or gate, referring to a single entrance.
  • 一道: a beam or streak of light.
  • 一道: one question or problem, often in exams.
  • 一道: go together, indicating joint action.

Notes

When used to mean "together," 一道 is often followed by verbs of movement or action and implies cooperation or companionship. It is more formal or literary than just using 一起. When referring to a single item or portion, 一道 emphasizes the countable unit, often in food or physical objects. Avoid confusing 一道 with 一起; 一起 strictly means "together" in a more casual sense, while 一道 can carry a slightly more formal or poetic tone.

Example Sentences

Please give me one dish, I haven't eaten yet.

Let's go to the library together.

A bolt of lightning streaked across the sky.