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事

shì

Description

“事”是一个很常用的字，意思是发生的事情或要做的工作。

"事" is a very common character meaning an event that happens or work to be done.

我们常说“没事”，意思是没有问题、不要紧。

We often say "没事", meaning no problem or it's okay.

Meanings

事shì

thing, matter, affair

我有一件事要告诉你。

I have something to tell you.

事shì

work, business, job

他今天有很多事要做。

He has a lot to do today.

没事méishì

it's okay; no problem; be free

没事，你别担心。

It's nothing, don't worry.

Related words

事情事儿没事故事工作同事

Notes

  • Nuance

    事 is often used in the spoken form 事儿 (shìr) in northern China.

  • Usage

    measure word for 事 is 件 (jiàn), as in 一件事.

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