一旦

yī dàn

Dictionary entry

in case (sth happens)

What does 一旦 mean?

一旦 (yī dàn) has the following dictionary meaning.

1in case (sth happens)

2if

3once (sth happens, then...)

4when

5in a short time

6in one day

Character breakdown

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一yīone · single 旦dàn(literary) dawn; daybreak · dan, female role in Chinese opera (traditionally played by specialized male actors)

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How to pronounce 一旦

一旦

yī dàn

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