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iriri[일리리]Intermediate · TOPIK II

one at a time; separately

AdverbSino-Korean: 一一 이

  1. 1

    one at a time; separately

    One by one.

    Korean definition: 하나씩 하나씩.

    • The publishing company employee flipped through the book page by page.

    • The manager checked the products one at a time, carefully looking for any flaws.

  2. 2

    singly; individually; one by one

    One person by one person.

    Korean definition: 한 사람씩 한 사람씩.

    • Assistant Manager Kim met with his superiors one by one to persuade them about developing a new product.

    • At the company's year-end party, the president shook hands with every employee individually and celebrated the year's achievements.

  3. 3

    in full; fully

    In detail, one by one.

    Korean definition: 하나씩 자세하게.

    • I reported every recent criminal case in full detail to my superior.

    • Don't try to teach your children every single thing; help them develop the ability to think for themselves.

  4. 4

    in everything; in every case

    Every time, with a lot of conditions, excuses, etc.

    Korean definition: 여러 가지 조건에 그때그때마다.

    • It's free writing, so don't worry about the format in every detail; just write freely.

    • My boyfriend nitpicks at everything, from my outfit to my bag and even my makeup.