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The phrase "之一" is formed by combining the character "之", a classical particle functioning similarly to "of" or "this", with the character "一", meaning "one". Together, they create a fixed expression meaning "one of", where "之" links a preceding noun to "一", indicating a single member from a larger set.

Example Sentences Hide

北京是中国的大城市之一。

Běijīng shì Zhōngguó de dà chéngshì zhī yī.

Beijing is one of China's big cities.

这本书是我读过的最好之一。

Zhè běn shū shì wǒ dúguò de zuì hǎo zhī yī.

This book is one of the best I have read.

学习外语是提高自己的方法之一。

Xuéxí wàiyǔ shì tígāo zìjǐ de fāngfǎ zhī yī.

Learning a foreign language is one of the methods to improve oneself.

环境保护是我们面临的最重要挑战之一。

Huánjìng bǎohù shì wǒmen miànlín de zuì zhòngyào tiǎozhàn zhī yī.

Environmental protection is one of the most important challenges we face.

人工智能被认为是二十一世纪最具革命性的技术之一。

Réngōng zhìnéng bèi rènwéi shì èrshí yī shìjì zuì jù gémìngxìng de jìshù zhī yī.

Artificial intelligence is considered one of the most revolutionary technologies of the 21st century.

Word Definition - 之一

zhī yī one of (sth); one out of a multitude; one (third, quarter, percent etc)

Individual Character Details

之 zhī
一 yī