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The word "一会儿" is formed by combining the numeral "一" (meaning "one") with "会" (which in this context conveys the idea of a short period or occasion), and adding the suffix "儿" to nominalize and colloquialize the expression, resulting in a term that denotes a brief duration of time, such as "a little while" or "a moment".

Example Sentences Hide

我们等一会儿吧。

Wǒmen děng yīhuǐr ba.

Let's wait a little while.

他一会儿就回来。

Tā yīhuǐr jiù huílái.

He will be back in a moment.

妈妈一会儿去买菜。

Māma yīhuǐr qù mǎi cài.

Mom will go grocery shopping in a while.

我看一会儿电视再写作业。

Wǒ kàn yīhuǐr diànshì zài xiě zuòyè.

I'll watch TV for a while before doing homework.

如果你现在忙，我一会儿再打电话给你。

Rúguǒ nǐ xiànzài máng, wǒ yīhuǐr zài dǎ diànhuà gěi nǐ.

If you are busy now, I'll call you back later.

Word Definition - 一会儿

yī huì r a moment; a while; in a moment; now...now...; also pr. [yī huǐ r]

Individual Character Details

一 yī
会 huì, kuài
儿 ér, r