Definition
一则 is a conjunction used in formal or written Chinese to list two parallel reasons, facts, or aspects, equivalent to 'firstly ... secondly' or 'on the one hand ... on the other hand'. It often pairs with 二则 (èr zé) to structure a two-part argument, but can also introduce the first point alone, with the second implied or introduced by another word. Use it when you want to sound organized and somewhat literary.
conjunction
used to enumerate two reasons or aspectsfirstly ... secondlyon the one hand ... on the other hand
Examples
- 一则，，。yī zé tiānqì bù hǎo, èr zé wǒ shēntǐ yě bù shūfu, suǒyǐ méi qù.Firstly the weather was bad, and secondly I wasn't feeling well either, so I didn't go.
- ，一则，一则。Tā xuǎnzé zhè jiā gōngsī, yī zé lí jiā jìn, yī zé xīnzī búcuò.He chose this company because, on the one hand, it's close to home, and on the other hand, the salary is good.
- 一则，，。yī zé tā jīngyàn fēngfù, èr zé tā tàidù rènzhēn, suǒyǐ zhè cì rènwù jiāo gěi le tā.First, he has rich experience, and second, he has a serious attitude, so we gave him this task.
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