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事件
shìjiàn
Description
事件是指发生的一件事，特别是重要的、不好的或者引起大家注意的事。
An 事件 refers to an occurrence, especially one that is important, negative, or attracts public attention.
新闻里常常报道各种社会事件。
News often reports various social 事件.
Meanings
事件shìjiàn
an event or incident, often serious or notable
这个事件让很多人很生气。
This event made many people very angry.
Related words
Notes
- Etymology
事 (matter/affair) + 件 (item/measure word), literally 'a matter'.
- Nuance
事件 sounds more formal and serious than the everyday 事情.
In videos
“今天我要和你说的这个历史事件叫”
“人物事件都是听过的”
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