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

HSK 4

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.

HSK 4

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