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件

jiàn

Description

"件"是一个量词，用来数事情、案子或事件。

"件" is a measure word used to count matters, cases, or events.

我们常常说"一件事"或者"两件衣服"。

We often say "一件事" (one matter) or "两件衣服" (two pieces of clothing).

Meanings

件jiàn

measure word for matters, clothes, or items

我有一件事要告诉你。

I have something to tell you.

件jiàn

measure word for pieces of clothing

这件衣服很好看。

This piece of clothing looks very nice.

案件ànjiàn

case, incident (as a formal item)

警察在调查这个案件。

The police are investigating this case.

Related words

事件案件文件条件邮件

Notes

  • Nuance

    件 counts matters (事) and clothes (衣服), but not books or people.

  • Etymology

    originally depicts a person 亻 and an ox 牛, meaning to divide things into units.

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