一张
yì zhāng
one flat item / one ticket
一张 is used for flat objects such as tickets, paper, tables, photos, and cards. It is very useful for travel Chinese.
Example sentences
我要一张票。
Wǒ yào yì zhāng piào.
I would like one ticket.
这张照片很好看。
Zhè zhāng zhàopiàn hěn hǎokàn.
This photo looks good.
How to use 一张 in practice
一张 is a measure words item that is easiest to learn inside a complete sentence. Read it with the pinyin yì zhāng, then connect it to the meaning “one flat item / one ticket” before trying to use it from memory. The examples on this page show the phrase in context: 我要一张票。 / 这张照片很好看。.
When you practice 一张, do not stop at recognition. Say one example aloud, swap in a new person, place, object, or time word, and then use the phrase in a short answer. This turns a glossary entry into real Mandarin output and exposes word-order or pronunciation mistakes quickly.
Common learner mistake
A common learner mistake is to memorize 一张 only as “one flat item / one ticket” and then translate word by word from English. Instead, learn the whole chunk with the words around it. Notice which nouns, verbs, measure words, or polite markers appear before and after the phrase, and copy that pattern in your own sentence.
Mini practice prompt
Practice prompt: open Chinese measure words, start a short conversation, and use 一张 naturally in your first or second reply. If the sentence feels awkward, compare it with the examples above and try again with a smaller sentence.
Memory tip: review 一张 tomorrow by covering the English meaning, reading only yì zhāng, and producing a sentence before checking the examples. Active recall helps this word survive beyond one reading session.
Practice related pages
FAQ
What objects use 张?
Flat things often use 张, including tickets, paper, tables, beds, maps, and photos.
How can I remember 一张 faster?
Say 一张 inside a full sentence, change one detail, and repeat it in a realistic prompt. The combination of sound, meaning, and context is stronger than memorizing the translation alone.
Can I use 一张 in conversation practice?
Yes. Start with the example sentence, then use 一张 in a short AI conversation so you can see whether the surrounding word order and tone feel natural.
Published by AI Chinese Coach