Chinese

shì
Meaning: matter; thing; business
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

事

Example sentences

This matter is very important.
我能處理這件事。
我能处理这件事。
I can handle this matter.
這件事由他負責。
这件事由他负责。
He is in charge of this matter.
事無大小,他都親自過問。
事无大小,他都亲自过问。
Regardless of the importance of the matter, he inquires about it personally.
這件事是經我手辦的。
这件事是经我手办的。
This matter was handled by me.
這件事跟他有關。
这件事跟他有关。
This matter is related to him.
這件事全靠你了。
这件事全靠你了。
This matter depends entirely on you.
我幾乎忘了這件事。
我几乎忘了这件事。
I almost forgot this matter.
別再提那件事了。
别再提那件事了。
Don't mention that matter again.
請把這件事記下來。
请把这件事记下来。
Please write this matter down.

Usage Notes

A general term for 'thing' in the sense of an affair, matter, or business, distinct from physical objects (東西).

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