Writing
件 (jiàn) — how to say "(classifier for things, clothing, events)" in Chinese
件
(classifier for things, clothing, events)
noun measure word
How to use it
Goes between a number (or 这/那) and the noun; a number can't attach to a noun without it.
这是一件衣服。
zhè shì yī jiàn yī fu
This is a piece of clothing.
Radicals / Keys
人
Man
#9 · rén · 2 strokes
Collocations
一件事情
yí jiàn shìqing
one matter
Examples
我买了一件新衣服。
I bought new clothing.
一件衣服
One piece of clothing.
Mnemonic
[jiàn-] Janet 👗 walks into a fashion boutique, preparing for a big event. She spots a 件 mannequin that looks like a person, showcasing different outfits and accessories. Each 件 dress on display is so unique, and Janet can't decide which one suits her the best.
Frequently asked questions
件 meaning in English
件 (jiàn) means "(classifier for things, clothing, events)".
件 pronunciation
It is pronounced jiàn (written as jian). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "(classifier for things, clothing, events)" in Chinese characters?
It is written 件 and has 6 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order and lets you trace it.
What HSK level is 件?
件 belongs to the HSK 2 vocabulary list.
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Grammar with 件
难道 — rhetorical question “isn’t it…?”
难道 (nándào) + Statement + 吗 (ma)?
不知道 — not knowing how to
Subj. + 不知道 (bù zhīdào) + Verb Phrase + 好 (hǎo)
可 — emphatic “really”
Subj. + 可 (kě) + Verb / Adj. (+ 了 (le))
难道 — rhetorical question “don’t you…”
难道 (nándào)⋯⋯？
嘛 — marking a topic
Topic + 嘛 (ma), Comment
差不多 vs 差很多 — very different
Subj. + 差很多 (chà hěn duō)
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(preposition) toward, in the direction of...; past
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