一旦

yídàn

in case

Dictionary entry

in case (sth happens); if; once (sth happens, then...)

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一
旦

See it in sentences

一旦开始就要坚持。

Yídàn kāishǐ jiù yào jiānchí.

English

Once you start, you must stick with it.

一旦错过班车还能回家吗?

Yídàn cuòguò bān chē hái néng huí jiā ma?

English

If you miss the shuttle can you still get home?

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