It describes things designed for a single use or events that occur only once.
Word in 30 Seconds
- Used for items meant to be discarded after one use.
- Describes actions that happen only once without repetition.
- Commonly associated with convenience and disposable products.
Overview
- 1概述：一次性（yī cì xìng）是一个非常高频的词汇，由“一次”和“性（性质）”组成。它核心表达的是“仅限单次使用”或“非持续性”的概念。在现代生活中，由于追求便捷，该词应用极其广泛。2) 使用模式：它通常作为形容词放在名词前面，中间常加“的”，例如“一次性用品”。在某些语境下，它也可以作为状语使用，表示“一次性解决”某事。3) 常见语境：最常见的场景是生活用品，如一次性杯子、一次性筷子、一次性口罩等。此外，在金融或行政领域，它也指代非周期性的费用或任务，例如“一次性付款”或“一次性奖励”。4) 近义词辨析：与“单次”相比，“一次性”更强调物品或服务的属性，即该物品的设计初衷就是用完即弃；而“单次”更多强调频率，即动作发生的次数。
Examples
请给我一套一次性筷子。
everydayPlease give me a pair of disposable chopsticks.
这笔费用是一次性支付的。
formalThis fee is paid in a one-time lump sum.
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
一次性塑料袋
Disposable plastic bag
一次性密码
One-time password (OTP)
Often Confused With
Means 'temporary'. It implies something will change later, whereas '一次性' implies it will be gone or finished.
Grammar Patterns
How to Use It
Usage Notes
The term is neutral and widely used in both formal and informal settings. It is a functional descriptor for items or tasks. Ensure you use it only for inanimate objects or abstract concepts.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes use it to describe long-term relationships or recurring events. Remember, it strictly implies a single instance or disposal.
Tips
Focus on the function
Think of the word as 'one-time use'. It helps you identify items that are not meant to be kept.
Avoid using for people
Never describe a person as '一次性'. It implies they are disposable, which is highly offensive.
Environmental awareness
In modern China, there is a strong push to reduce '一次性' products to protect the environment.
Word Origin
Derived from the Chinese characters '一' (one), '次' (time/occurrence), and '性' (nature/property). It literally translates to 'one-occurrence property'.
Cultural Context
The term reflects the modern convenience culture. Recently, China has implemented policies to limit the free distribution of disposable items in hotels and restaurants.
Memory Tip
Imagine an '1' (一次) and a 'trash can' (性). One use, then to the trash.
Frequently Asked Questions
3 questions“一次性”强调物品的属性，即该物品被设计为用完即弃。而“单次”侧重于行为的频率，即动作只做了一次。
通常不可以。这个词主要用于物品、费用、任务或服务，如果用来形容人，会显得非常不礼貌且具有冒犯性。
它的对立面通常是“循环使用”、“可重复使用”或“长期”。
Test Yourself
为了环保，我们应该尽量减少使用___餐具。
一次性餐具符合用完即弃的语境。
Score: /1
Summary
It describes things designed for a single use or events that occur only once.
- Used for items meant to be discarded after one use.
- Describes actions that happen only once without repetition.
- Commonly associated with convenience and disposable products.
Focus on the function
Think of the word as 'one-time use'. It helps you identify items that are not meant to be kept.
Avoid using for people
Never describe a person as '一次性'. It implies they are disposable, which is highly offensive.
Environmental awareness
In modern China, there is a strong push to reduce '一次性' products to protect the environment.
Examples
2 of 2请给我一套一次性筷子。
Please give me a pair of disposable chopsticks.
这笔费用是一次性支付的。
This fee is paid in a one-time lump sum.
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