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一五一十 Meaning

一五一十

Learn the meaning of 一五一十, its pinyin, English explanation, topic links, and related Chinese expressions.

Quick answer: 一五一十 means lit. count by fives and tens (idiom); to narrate systematically and in full detail.

Meaning in English

Lit. count by fives and tens (idiom); to narrate systematically and in full detail

Chinese一五一十
Pinyinyi1 wu3 yi1 shi2
Definitionslit. count by fives and tens (idiom); to narrate systematically and in full detail
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What does 一五一十 mean?

一五一十 means lit. count by fives and tens (idiom); to narrate systematically and in full detail.

How do you pronounce 一五一十?

一五一十 is pronounced yi1 wu3 yi1 shi2 in Mandarin pinyin.

Is 一五一十 a Chinese idiom or saying?

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