Chinese
shìwù
Meaning: affairs; business; routine work
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

事務
事
務
事务
事
务

Example sentences

He has to handle a large amount of daily affairs every day, and his work is very busy.
這個地區享有高度的自治權,可以自行處理內部事務。
这个地区享有高度的自治权,可以自行处理内部事务。
This region enjoys a high degree of autonomy and can handle its internal affairs on its own.
經理不在期間,由他代理一切事務。
经理不在期间,由他代理一切事务。
During the manager's absence, he will act as agent for all affairs.
古代的官吏負責管理地方事務。
古代的官吏负责管理地方事务。
In ancient times, officials were responsible for managing local affairs.
父親常年在外,家裡的大小事務都由母親當家。
父亲常年在外,家里的大小事务都由母亲当家。
Father is away all year, so mother is in charge of all household affairs.
作為社會的知識分子,我們應該關注公共事務。
作为社会的知识分子,我们应该关注公共事务。
As intellectuals of society, we should pay attention to public affairs.

Usage Notes

Refers to work or duties, especially administrative or routine tasks.

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