Chinese
xiàng
Meaning: item; clause; measure word for tasks or projects
Part of Speech: Noun, Counter

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Handwriting

項
项

Example sentences

This is a difficult task.
對於這項提案,我沒有意見。
对于这项提案,我没有意见。
I have no opinion regarding this proposal.
這項任務非你不可。
这项任务非你不可。
This task requires you.
這項計畫進行得很順利。
这项计划进行得很顺利。
This project is proceeding very smoothly.
他終於完成了這項困難的任務。
他终于完成了这项困难的任务。
He finally completed this difficult task.
經過長時間的努力,他終於完成了這項任務。
经过长时间的努力,他终于完成了这项任务。
After a long period of hard work, he finally completed this task.
這項研究證明了這個理論是正確的。
这项研究证明了这个理论是正确的。
This study proved that this theory is correct.
這項建築工程預計明年完工。
这项建筑工程预计明年完工。
This construction project is expected to be completed next year.
我保證這項任務會按時完成。
我保证这项任务会按时完成。
I guarantee that this task will be completed on time.
這項新技術提高了生產效率,從而降低了成本。
这项新技术提高了生产效率,从而降低了成本。
This new technology improved production efficiency, thereby reducing costs.

Usage Notes

Commonly used as a measure word for categorized items, projects, or specific clauses in a document.

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