Chinese

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

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Example sentences

這件事很重要。
这件事很重要。
This matter is very important.
這件事由他負責。
He is in charge of this matter.
這件事跟他有很大的關係。
This matter has a lot to do with him.
你打算如何處理這件事?
How do you intend to handle this matter?
他根本不知道這件事。
He doesn't know about this matter at all.

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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