Definition
其一 is a formal adverb used at the beginning of a sentence or clause to introduce the first point in a list or argument. It is common in written Chinese, essays, speeches, and formal presentations. You will often see it paired with 其二 (second), 其三 (third), etc. Unlike spoken words like 首先, 其一 has a more classical, literary flavor.
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firstlyfirst (used in formal enumeration of points or reasons)
Examples
- 其一，。qí yī, wǒmen xūyào fēnxī wèntí de gēnyuán.First, we need to analyze the root of the problem.
- 其一，。qí yī, zhège fāng'àn de chéngběn tài gāo le.First, the cost of this plan is too high.
- 其一，。qí yī, wǒmen bìxū quèbǎo shùjù zhǔnquè.First, we must ensure the data is accurate.
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