adverb HSK 2
together · in the same place · at the same time
Meaning
一起 is a fundamental word meaning 'together' that expresses doing something with others or having things occur simultaneously. It typically appears before the verb in a sentence to indicate joint action or shared experience.
Usage
Native speakers use 一起 constantly in casual and formal speech. It usually precedes the verb (我们一起去) but can also follow it in certain patterns (跟...一起). Very common in invitations and suggestions, often combined with 吧 as in '我们一起吃饭吧'.
Examples
- 01我们一起去看电影吧。.Let's go watch a movie together.
- 02他们从小就在一起长大。.They grew up together since childhood.
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Common collocations
- 一起去to go together
- 一起吃饭to eat together
- 跟...一起...together with...
- 在一起to be together (often implies romantic relationship)
Antonyms
Origin
Literally combines 一 'one' and 起 'to rise/start', creating the meaning of 'rising as one' or 'starting together', which evolved into the general sense of 'together'.