noun HSK 5
Traditional 事項
shì xiàng
matter · item · thing to take care of · issue

Meaning

事项 refers to matters, items, or issues that need attention or handling, particularly in formal or administrative contexts. It's commonly used to describe specific tasks, points, or items on an agenda that require action or consideration.

Usage

This word is formal and frequently appears in written contexts like official documents, notices, agreements, and business communications. It's often used in compound phrases like 注意事项 (precautions/matters requiring attention) or 相关事项 (related matters). Less common in casual daily conversation.

Examples

  1. 01
    请仔细阅读以下注意事项
    Qǐng yuè xià zhù shì xiàng.
    Please read the following precautions carefully.
  2. 02
    会议讨论了三项重要事项
    Huì tǎo lùn le sān xiàng zhòng yào shì xiàng.
    The meeting discussed three important matters.

Characters

Measure words

  • xiàng三项事项
  • 几个事项

Common collocations

  • 注意事项
    zhù shì xiàng
    matters requiring attention, precautions
  • 相关事项
    xiāng guān shì xiàng
    related matters
  • 重要事项
    zhòng yào shì xiàng
    important matters
  • 具体事项
    shì xiàng
    specific matters/items

Origin

The word combines 事 (matter/affair) with 项 (item/entry), creating a compound that specifically refers to individual matters or items that need to be dealt with, particularly in organized or systematic contexts.

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