wàn yī

Translation

  • just in case
  • if by any chance
  • contingency

Synonyms

Examples

  • 万一发生火灾,按铃。
    In case of fire, ring the bell.
  • 万一他迟到的话怎么辨?
    What if he should happen to be late?
  • 万一发生火灾,按下按钮。
    In case of fire, push the button.
  • 万一来不了,我会先给你打电话。
    In case I can’t come, I’ll give you a call beforehand.
  • 万一有紧急情况,联系我的代理人。
    In case of an emergency, get in touch with my agent.
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