jiàn HSK 2

English Meaning

📚 Example Sentences

我买了一件衣服。
Wǒ mǎi le yī jiàn yīfu.
I bought a piece of clothing.
这件衣服很好。
Zhè jiàn yīfu hěn hǎo.
This piece of clothing is very good.
她有两件衣服。
Tā yǒu liǎng jiàn yīfu.
She has two pieces of clothing.
我昨天买了一件新衣服。
Wǒ zuótiān mǎi le yī jiàn xīn yīfu.
I bought a new piece of clothing yesterday.
这是会议的一份重要文件。
Zhè shì huìyì de yī fèn zhòngyào wénjiàn.
This is an important document for the meeting.

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 件 as a 'piece'—like a piece of clothing or a piece of business. The character resembles a person (亻) with a separating line, hinting at individual units.

📝 Usage Notes

Used in both spoken and written Chinese across formal and informal contexts. Common when discussing clothing (e.g., shirts, jackets), matters (e.g., incidents, tasks), and official items (e.g., documents, packages).

📖 Grammar Points

Used in the structure: Number + 件 + Noun (e.g., 三件事). Can be used with 这/那 (这/那件事). Often appears in phrases like 一件件 to indicate 'one by one'.

🏯 Cultural Notes

In formal contexts, 件 adds weight to matters (e.g., 重大事件 - major incident). In shopping, it's standard for clothing, reflecting item-based commerce.

🔄 Similar Words

Compared to 个 (gè, general classifier), 件 is more specific for clothing and formal matters. Unlike 条 (tiáo, for long/thin items like pants), 件 is for upper-body clothing or non-physical matters.

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