Chinese

shìqing
Meaning: matter; thing; affair; business
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

這件事情你處理得很好。
这件事情你处理得很好。
You handled this matter very well.
事情的發展變得出乎意料。
The development of the situation became unexpected.
總之,你現在最重要的事情是好好休息。
In short, the most important thing for you right now is to rest well.
這件事情很重要,我們必須從長計議。
This matter is very important, we must discuss it at length.
過去的事情就讓它過去吧,重要的是把握現在。
Let past things be in the past; what's important is to seize the present.

Usage Notes

A general term for any event, activity, or situation.

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