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案子
ànzi
Description
"案子"常常指要处理的事情，比如工作上的项目，或者警察和律师要查的事。
"案子" often refers to matters to be handled, such as work projects or cases police and lawyers investigate.
这个词在口语里很常用，听起来比较随意。
This word is very common in spoken language and sounds quite casual.
Meanings
案子ànzi
legal case; lawsuit
警察正在查这个案子。
The police are investigating this case.
案子ànzi
project; piece of work; deal
这个案子我这周就能做完。
I can finish this case this week.
案子ànzi
long table or counter (for work)
面点师在案子上和面。
The pastry chef is kneading dough on the table.
Related words
Notes
- Etymology
案 (table/case) + 子 (noun suffix), originally meaning a work table.
- Nuance
案子 is colloquial; 案件 is the more formal word for a legal case.
In videos
“在案子上甩一下”
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