Chinese

jiàn
Meaning: measure word for items, clothing, affairs; piece
Part of Speech: Measure word, Noun

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Handwriting

件

Example sentences

This piece of clothing is very beautiful.
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.
這件事很重要。
这件事很重要。
This matter is very important.
這件事是經我手辦的。
这件事是经我手办的。
This matter was handled by me.
這件藝術品具有極高的審美價值。
这件艺术品具有极高的审美价值。
This piece of art has extremely high aesthetic value.
這件事故引起了大家的注意。
这件事故引起了大家的注意。
This incident aroused everyone's attention.
她穿着一件紅色的裙子。
她穿着一件红色的裙子。
She is wearing a red dress.
請把這件事記下來。
请把这件事记下来。
Please write this matter down.
穿上這件大衣,他顯得更有精神了。
穿上这件大衣,他显得更有精神了。
Wearing this coat, he appears more energetic.

Usage Notes

A common measure word used for clothing, luggage, and abstract matters like tasks or incidents.

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