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万一

wànyī

1. correlative conjunction (conjunction) if by any chance; in case

   万一下雨，我们就改天去。

   Wànyī xià yǔ, wǒmen jiù gǎitiān qù.

   If by any chance it rains, we'll go another day.

2. noun contingency; eventuality

   多带点钱，以防万一。

   Duō dài diǎn qián, yǐfáng wànyī.

   Take some extra money, just in case.

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