Definition
这一下 is a colloquial expression meaning 'this time' or 'this instance', often used to emphasize the impact or consequence of a specific event. It's commonly used in spoken Chinese to highlight that something significant just happened, often with a sense of surprise, realization, or consequence. Unlike 这次 (zhè cì) which is more neutral, 这一下 carries a stronger emotional or dramatic tone.
n.
this time (with emphasis on the impact or consequence of the event)this instance (often implying a sudden or significant turn of events)
Examples
- 这一下，。zhè, tā kě zhēn de shēngqì le.This time, he really got angry.
- 这一下，。zhè, wǒmen děi chóngxīn kāishǐ.This time, we have to start over.
- 这一下，。zhè, wèntí biàn dé gèng fùzá le.This time, the problem became even more complicated.
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