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一切 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
一切yíqièeverythingHSK 4, r, rank #191, Medium
一切yíqièeveryHSK 4, r, rank #191, Medium
一切yíqièallHSK 4, r, rank #191, Medium
yíqiè(yi2qie4) T1
  1. 1everything
  2. 2every
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March 24, 2026
一切yíqiè(yi2qie4)

The term '一切' (yīqiè) means 'everything' or 'all'. It is commonly used to refer to all things in a comprehensive sense, often in contexts involving totality or completeness. This phrase can imply inclusivity in discussions about life, experiences, or possessions.

Frequency#191DifficultyMedium
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, the concept of '一切' aligns with philosophical ideas of unity and wholeness, often reflected in discussions about harmony in life and society. This reflects the importance of community and interconnectedness in Chinese thought.

Memory Tip

Imagine seeing a giant '1' (一, yī) standing in front of a treasure chest filled with everything you can think of. The '1' represents 'one' or 'all', while '切' (qiè) sounds like 'cut', symbolizing that everything is cut from the same source, bringing all things together.

Meanings of 一切

yíqiè(yi2qie4)
1everything
2every
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About 一切

一切Simplified
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代词dàicípronoun (pron.)Part of Speech
#191Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L4HSK 3.0L4ElementaryTOCFLL3HSKKL2CEFRA2

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AI Study Notes for 一切

Quick Contrast

所有 (suǒyǒu) - use 一切 for a more philosophical or comprehensive sense, while 所有 emphasizes possession or specific items.

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine seeing a giant '1' (一, yī) standing in front of a treasure chest filled with everything you can think of. The '1' represents 'one' or 'all', while '切' (qiè) sounds like 'cut', symbolizing that everything is cut from the same source, bringing all things together.

Usage Notes

'一切' is often used in both spoken and written Chinese, but it is more common in formal contexts when discussing overarching concepts. A common mistake is to confuse '一切' with '所有' (suǒyǒu), which means 'all' but focuses on ownership. Be mindful of the tone: '一切' uses the first tone (yī) and fourth tone (qiè).

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK Level 4 word, '一切' connects with other terms related to totality and inclusivity, such as '所有' (suǒyǒu) and '全部' (quánbù). Students should focus on using '一切' in sentences where they want to express that something applies to everything or everyone.

Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, the concept of '一切' aligns with philosophical ideas of unity and wholeness, often reflected in discussions about harmony in life and society. This reflects the importance of community and interconnectedness in Chinese thought.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse '一切' with '每一个' (měi yī gè), which means 'each one'. For example, saying '每一个都很重要' (měi yī gè dōu hěn zhòngyào) instead of '一切都很重要' (yīqiè dōu hěn zhòngyào) changes the meaning from 'each one is important' to 'everything is important'.

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Component Characters

一yīone
HSK 11 strokes一
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切qiēto cut
HSK 54 strokes刀
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Grammar Patterns of 一切

一切 functions as a pronoun — it stands in for a noun. Use it in the same positions as nouns (subject before verb, object after). Plurals are formed by adding 们 (我们, 他们). It carries 3 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.

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你不需要担心，____都会好的。

You don't need to worry — everything will be fine.

Example Sentences for 一切 (10)

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她知道有关我的学业、医院工作等所有的一切。

tā zhī dào yǒu guān wǒ de xué yè、 、 yī yuàn gōng zuò děng suǒ yǒu de yī。

She knew all about my schoolwork, my hospital work etc.
2
当你从内心深处找到一种可以忍受一切痛苦的坚强力量时，你的成长历程就会出现飞跃。

dāng nǐ cóng nèi xīn shēn chǔ zhǎo dào yī zhǒng kě yǐ rěn shòu yī qiē tòng kǔ de jiān qiáng lì liáng shí， ， nǐ de chéng cháng lì chéng jiù huì chū xiàn fēi。

The turning point in the process of growing up is when you discover the core of strength within you that survives all hurt.--Max Lerner
3
好吧，不管怎样，还是要感谢你所做的一切。

hǎo bā， ， bù guǎn zěn， yàng ， huán shì yào gǎn xiè nǐ suǒ zuò de。

Well, at any rate, let me thank you for all you did.
4
住手吧，佩里。你已经逞过英雄了。现在一切都结束了。

zhù shǒu bā， ， pèi。 lǐ 。 nǐ yǐ jīng chěng guò yīng。 xióng le 。 xiàn zài yī qiē dū。

Cut it out, Perry. You've performed your heroics. It's all over now.
5
这几堵墙非常薄，你能够听到发生的一切。

zhè jī dǔ qiáng fēi cháng báo， ， nǐ néng gòu tīng dào fā shēng de yī。

The walls are paper thin; you can hear everything that goes on.
6
我的猫古斯塔夫是我所有的一切——我唯一的伴侣。

wǒ de māo gǔ sī tǎ fū shì wǒ suǒ yǒu de yī qiē—— —— wǒ wéi yī de bàn。

My cat Gustaf was the only thing I had—the only company.
7
我离开了得克萨斯州，总算摆脱了那里的一切。

wǒ lí kāi le dé kè sà sī zhōu， ， zǒng suàn bǎi tuō le nà lǐ de yī。

I left Texas and said good riddance to all that.
8
我永远忘不了你为这些小孩子所做的一切。

wǒ yǒng yuǎn wàng bù le nǐ wéi zhè xiē xiǎo hái zǐ suǒ zuò de yī qiē。

I'm not ever going to forget what you've done for the nippers.
9
这次会议具备了作为高度戏剧性的政治事件的一切要素。

zhè cì huì yì jù bèi le zuò wéi gāo dù xì jù xìng de zhèng zhì shì jiàn de yī qiē yào sù。

The meeting had all the ingredients of high political drama.
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我们已经失去了一切，不过谢天谢地，总算是保住了性命。

wǒ mén yǐ jīng shī qù le yī qiē， ， bù guò xiè tiān xiè， dì ， zǒng suàn shì bǎo zhù le。

We have lost everything, but thank God, our lives have been spared.

Cultural Notes for 一切

🏮Cultural insight

In Chinese culture, the concept of '一切' aligns with philosophical ideas of unity and wholeness, often reflected in discussions about harmony in life and society. This reflects the importance of community and interconnectedness in Chinese thought.

Frequently Asked Questions about 一切

'一切' can be used in both formal and informal contexts, but it often sounds more polished and is preferred in written language.