一念 yīniàn a single thought Definitions Defs Origin Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents yīniàn a single thought 一 yī numeral one one; the number 1; single; alone念 niàn noun thought (bound form) a thought; an idea; an intentionyīniàn moment 一 yī numeral one one; the number 1; single; alone念 niàn instant an instant; a moment; the briefest unit of time