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万一
wàn​yī HSK4

in case

Definitions Defs Origin Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents
  • 以防万一 yǐ​fáng​wàn​yī just in case
    to guard against the unexpected or any eventualities
  • 不怕一万,就怕万一 bù​pà​yī​wàn, jiù​pà​wàn​yī precaution
    It is better to be safe than sorry; one should be prepared for even the most unlikely negative outcome.