🇬🇧🇨🇳 unit - 单位 : English Lesson

Meaning of "unit" ("单位"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

A unit is one piece or one part of something bigger. When we count or measure, we often break things into units. For example, one cube can be a unit in a tower, one minute is a unit of time, and one person in a class is a unit of the group. Each unit is separate, but together all the units make the whole thing.

Watch and listen to this English flashcard to understand the word in more detail, with an easy example sentence.

I did one unit of exercise: standing up to get more chips.

I cut my sandwich into four units so my mouth could have a meeting with each one.

My little brother is one walking unit of noise, powered by unlimited questions.

Our teacher said each sticker is one unit, so my backpack is now made of 47 glitter units.

In math, a unit can mean “1,” so technically I can brag that I ate a whole unit of cookies—also known as the entire box.

Tom has a box of unit blocks. He takes a unit and puts it on the floor. He adds a unit, then a unit, until a small wall grows. One unit falls; he smiles, picks it up, and puts the last unit in place. The small house stands and Tom claps.

This word is at the A2 level, which means it’s useful for simple, everyday situations. You might use it when shopping, traveling, or talking about your hobbies. Words at this level help you build confidence in practical, routine conversations.

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