一经

一經

yījīng

adverb HSK 7-9 #29,760

Meanings

1 once (something happens)
2 as soon as
3 the moment that

Characters

to go through; to undergo

Examples

消息一经公布，大家都很激动。

Xiāoxi yījīng gōngbù, dàjiā dōu hěn jīdòng.

Once the news was announced, everyone was excited.

一经发现，立即处理。

Yījīng fāxiàn, lìjí chǔlǐ.

Once discovered, it will be dealt with immediately.

Tips

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一经 is a formal, written expression. In spoken Chinese, 一旦 or the 一...就... pattern are more natural alternatives.

Stroke Order

一 yī

经 jīng