… 之一 (one of)
IntroducedA member of a leading group is not uniquely first
- You identify one of several important reasons.
- this这is是most最important重要(modifier / structural particle)的reason原因one of之一。 — The reason is a member of the important-reason group.
You identify one of several important reasons. What does 这是最重要的原因之一。 communicate?
The reason is a member of the important-reason group. 之一 follows the noun phrase. It does not establish a unique top-ranked reason or give the number of other reasons.
Build the form
- The pattern in this lesson is … one of之一 (one of). Locate it in the original interlinear examples below.
- Keep the words in their demonstrated positions; the pattern must fit the intended situation as well as the sentence form.
this这is是most最important重要的reason原因one of之一。
Using the lesson pattern in this demonstrated example: One of the most important reasons: 最重要的原因 ____。
Noun Phrase + 之一 = one of: 最重要的原因之一.
Read examples in context
- In the opening example, this这is是most最important重要(modifier / structural particle)的reason原因one of之一。: The reason is a member of the important-reason group.
- Explain who acts, what is described and which time or group is relevant before choosing an English paraphrase.
What does 之一 imply about the relevant group?
之一 = “one of several”.
Know the boundary
- one of之一 follows the noun phrase.
- It does not establish a unique top-ranked reason or give the number of other reasons.
之一 attaches to the END of a noun phrase.
Yes: 最好的学生之一.
之一 says there is exactly one reason in the group.
之一 follows the noun phrase. It does not establish a unique top-ranked reason or give the number of other reasons. The reason is a member of the important-reason group.
Use the distinction
- The reason is a member of the important-reason group.
- one of之一 follows the noun phrase. It does not establish a unique top-ranked reason or give the number of other reasons.
Read the full reference: HSK 4 grammar — Noun phrases.
You identify one of several important reasons. Close the examples. Say a Mandarin response, then write it in Chinese. Explain briefly in English what the lesson’s pattern adds. Compare with the model, then change one detail and try again.
This is supported productive practice. Compare meaning and structure; your answer need not copy the model. A partner or teacher must hear the spoken response to comment on pronunciation.