Everyday characterIdea

件

jiàn

item; (measure word for things, clothes)

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#250Estimated
HSK
Level 2Estimated

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亻personMeaning牛cow; oxMeaning件item; (measure word for things, clothes)

A person cutting up an ox into separate pieces

Idea Both parts give meaning.

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Words 2

  • 件jiànmeasure word for clothes, mattersHSK 2 Estimated
  • 电子邮件diànzǐ yóujiànemailHSK 3 Estimated

Sentences 1

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  • 这件衣服很漂亮。Zhè jiàn yīfu hěn piàoliang.This piece of clothing is beautiful.