Word: 一下子 (yīxiàzi) 一下子 dictionary entry yīxiàzi once; for a moment; for a little while; all at once Full dictionary entry for 一下子 Example sentences using 一下子 3 sentences, showing page 1 of 1. 他拙劣的谎话一下子就被发现了。 Tā zhuōliè de huǎnghuà yíxiàzi jiù bèi fāxiànle. His clumsy lie was seen through right away. 场面一下子变得很尴尬。 Chǎngmiàn yíxiàzi biànde hěn gāngà. The situation suddenly became very awkward. 猫一下子扑向了老鼠。 Māo yíxiàzi pū xiàng le lǎoshǔ. The cat suddenly pounced on the mouse.