How common it is
件 appears often in everyday Chinese, so it is worth practicing early and reviewing often.
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Pronunciation focus
Say jiàn slowly first, then repeat it in a short phrase. Listen for the tone shape.
Usage note
这件可以用来指任何日常用品，比如一件衣服或一本书。
这件可以用来指任何日常用品，比如一件衣服或一本书。
Context note
在购物、整理物品或者描述日常生活中的事物时，这件经常被使用。
在购物、整理物品或者描述日常生活中的事物时，这件经常被使用。
5 examples
我买了一件新衣服。
Wǒ mǎi le yī jiàn xīn yī fú.
I bought a new piece of clothing.
桌子上有一件东西。
Zhuō zi shàng yǒu yī jiàn dōng xī.
There is something on the table.
这件玩具很好玩。
Zhè jiàn wán wù hěn hǎo wán.
This toy is very fun.
妈妈给我买了一件礼物。
Mā ma gěi wǒ mǎi le yī jiàn lǐ wù.
Mom bought me a gift.
这件衬衫是蓝色的。
Zhè jiàn chèn shān shì lán sè de.
This shirt is blue.
5 mini stories
小明有一件新书。他很喜欢它。
Xiǎo míng yǒu yī jiàn xīn shū. Tā hěn xǐ huān tā.
Xiaoming has a new book. He really likes it.
妈妈买了一件衣服给小红。
Mā ma mǎi le yī jiàn yī fú gěi xiǎo hóng.
Mom bought a piece of clothing for Xiaohong.
桌子上放着一件东西。爸爸说那是他的钥匙。
Zhuō zi shàng fàng zhe yī jiàn dōng xī. Bā ba shuō nà shì tā de shū kào.
There is something on the table. Dad said it was his key.
这件玩具是小华的。他经常玩它。
Zhè jiàn wán wù shì xiǎo huá de. Tā zhēng cháng wán tā.
This toy is Xiaohua's. He often plays with it.
妈妈买了一件新衣服。小明很喜欢它。
Mā ma mǎi le yī jiàn xīn yī fú. Xiǎo míng hěn xǐ huān tā.
Mom bought a new piece of clothing. Xiaoming really likes it.