一举 yìjǔ a move
a move; an action; in one move; at a stroke; in one go
How to remember 一举: 一 one + 举 lift = a move.
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How it is used
- Two uses. As a noun, 'a single act/move': 这一举意义重大 (zhè yì jǔ yìyì zhòngdà) this one move is highly significant. Adverbially, 'in one stroke, at a single go': 一举成名 (yìjǔ chéngmíng) to become famous overnight, 一举拿下 (yìjǔ náxià) to seize in one go.
- The adverbial 一举 stresses achieving a big result through one decisive action, often paired with 一举两得 (two birds, one stone).
- Written/formal register.