adjective HSK 4
disposable · one-time · single-use
Meaning
一次性 describes something designed to be used only once and then thrown away, or an action that happens only one time. It's commonly used for disposable products like cups, chopsticks, or masks, but can also describe one-time payments, events, or occurrences.
Usage
This word is extremely common in everyday life when discussing environmental issues, shopping, or payment methods. It typically appears as an attributive adjective before a noun. In recent years, there's been increased awareness about reducing 一次性 products for environmental reasons.
Examples
- 01为了环保，我们应该少用一次性塑料袋。, .For environmental protection, we should use fewer disposable plastic bags.
- 02这个房子可以一次性付款，也可以分期付款。, .This house can be paid for in a lump sum or in installments.
Characters
Common collocations
- 一次性筷子disposable chopsticks
- 一次性口罩disposable mask
- 一次性杯子disposable cup
- 一次性付清to pay in full (one-time payment)
Antonyms
Origin
Literally means 'one-time-nature' or 'having the quality of one time.' The suffix 性 is commonly used in Chinese to create abstract nouns or adjectives describing qualities or characteristics.