Explanation at your level:
This word is for things on a list. If you have a list of things to do, each one is a 事项. It is a very useful word for school or work tasks.
You use 事项 when you want to be clear about specific tasks. For example, if you have a meeting, the topics you talk about are called 事项. It makes your Chinese sound more organized.
At this level, you start using 事项 in professional contexts. It is a great alternative to '事情' when you need to sound formal. Think of it as 'item' in a list rather than 'thing' in general.
事项 is essential for workplace communication. You will see it in emails, project reports, and official notices. Using this word shows you understand the nuance between general 'affairs' and specific 'agenda items'.
In advanced contexts, 事项 is used to categorize complex information. Whether in legal documents or administrative policy, it serves to delineate specific clauses or points of action. It is a hallmark of professional register.
Mastery of 事项 involves understanding its role in formal discourse. It is often used to structure logical arguments or bureaucratic procedures. It conveys a level of precision that is vital for high-level professional interactions and formal writing.
واژه در 30 ثانیه
- 事项 means item or matter.
- Used in professional settings.
- Not for casual chat.
- Pairs well with '待办' and '注意'.
When you hear the word 事项 (shì xiàng), think of it as a formal way of saying 'item' or 'matter.' It is not just any random thing; it is usually something that has been identified as a specific point of interest or a task that needs to be handled.
You will often see this word in business settings, meeting agendas, or official documents. It carries a sense of organization and structure. While '事情' (shì qing) is a general word for 'things' or 'affairs,' 事项 is more precise and professional.
The word 事项 is composed of two characters: 事 (shì), meaning 'matter' or 'affair,' and 项 (xiàng), meaning 'item' or 'clause.' Historically, 项 was used to describe a nape or a neck, but it evolved to represent a 'line item' in a list or a category.
By combining these, the language created a term that specifically targets individual items within a larger set of affairs. It reflects the evolution of bureaucratic language where complex tasks needed to be broken down into manageable, listable units.
Use 事项 when you are being professional or specific. It is common to hear phrases like '会议事项' (meeting items) or '注意事项' (points for attention/precautions).
It is rarely used in casual, everyday conversation between close friends. If you are talking about your plans for the weekend, you would use '事情,' but if you are writing an email to your boss about project tasks, 事项 is the perfect choice.
While 事项 itself is a noun, it appears in many set phrases. 1. 注意事项 (Points to note/Precautions). 2. 议程事项 (Agenda items). 3. 待办事项 (To-do list items). 4. 具体事项 (Specific details/items). 5. 相关事项 (Related matters).
These phrases are pillars of professional communication in Chinese-speaking workplaces.
Grammatically, 事项 acts as a countable noun in the sense that you can have 'many items' (许多事项). It is often preceded by modifiers like '重要' (important) or '紧急' (urgent).
Pronounced shì xiàng, the tone is falling-falling (4th, 4th). It rhymes with words like '气象' (qì xiàng - weather/phenomenon) and '对象' (duì xiàng - object/partner).
Fun Fact
项 originally meant the nape of the neck!
Pronunciation Guide
Sounds like 'shur-shyang' with falling tones.
Similar to UK, focus on the 4th tones.
Common Errors
- Mixing up the tones
- Slurring the two syllables
- Mispronouncing the 'x' sound
Rhymes With
Difficulty Rating
Easy to read in context
Easy to use
Clear pronunciation
Clear sounds
What to Learn Next
Prerequisites
Learn Next
پیشرفته
Grammar to Know
Noun usage
事项是名词
Quantifiers
很多事项
Sentence structure
S+V+O
Examples by Level
这是待办事项。
This is a to-do item.
Simple subject-predicate.
还有其他事项吗？
Are there other items?
Question form.
请看这些事项。
Please look at these items.
Imperative.
这是重要事项。
This is an important matter.
Adjective + noun.
事项很多。
There are many items.
Quantifier usage.
记下这个事项。
Write down this item.
Verb + object.
事项完成了。
The item is finished.
Passive sense.
这是第一个事项。
This is the first item.
Ordinal number.
请确认所有事项。
我们讨论了五个事项。
这个事项很紧急。
请添加一个事项。
别忘了这个事项。
事项清单在哪里？
我处理了事项。
这些事项很重要。
请仔细阅读注意事项。
会议事项已经安排好了。
我们需要讨论后续事项。
请列出所有相关事项。
这个事项不在议程上。
请优先处理紧急事项。
我负责协调这些事项。
请确认事项的细节。
该协议涵盖了所有法律事项。
请将此事项提交给经理。
我们已就该事项达成共识。
该事项的处理流程很复杂。
请务必记录会议事项。
此事项涉及公司机密。
请跟进该事项的进展。
我们正在评估这些事项。
对于此类行政事项，需严格遵守规定。
该事项的复杂性超出了预期。
我们需针对该事项进行深入讨论。
此事项在行业内引起了广泛关注。
请审议该事项的相关条款。
该事项的解决需要多方协作。
此事项具有深远的战略意义。
请详细阐述该事项的背景。
鉴于该事项的敏感性，请务必保密。
该事项的演变反映了政策的调整。
此事项已纳入年度审查范畴。
对于该事项的界定存在争议。
该事项的处置需符合合规要求。
此事项的逻辑脉络非常清晰。
我们对该事项进行了全面梳理。
该事项的解决标志着项目的转折。
ترکیبهای رایج
Idioms & Expressions
"注意事项"
Points to pay attention to.
请看注意事项。
formal"待办事项"
To-do list.
检查待办事项。
neutral"议程事项"
Agenda items.
这是今天的议程事项。
formal"相关事项"
Related matters.
涉及相关事项。
formal"具体事项"
Specific details.
讨论具体事项。
neutral"后续事项"
Follow-up items.
处理后续事项。
formalEasily Confused
Both mean 'matter'.
事情 is general, 事项 is specific.
我有事情 vs 待办事项.
Similar sound.
对象 is object/partner.
我的对象.
Both are items.
项目 is a project.
这个项目.
Both have 事.
事件 is an event/incident.
突发事件.
Sentence Patterns
Subject + 是 + 事项
这是待办事项。
请 + Verb + 事项
请处理这些事项。
Adj + 事项
这是重要事项。
关于 + 事项
关于该事项。
讨论 + 事项
我们讨论了事项。
خانواده کلمه
Nouns
مرتبط
How to Use It
8/10
Formality Scale
اشتباهات رایج
事项 is for formal items, not general life events.
They sound similar but have different meanings.
事项 doesn't take 们.
事项 is strictly a noun.
事项 sounds too stiff for friends.
Tips
Checklist Method
Always associate 事项 with a checklist.
Workplace Email
Use it in subject lines.
Professionalism
It shows you are organized.
No Plural Suffix
Never add 们.
Tone Accuracy
Practice the 4th tone.
Don't use for feelings
It is for tasks only.
Neck Origin
项 was once a neck!
Flashcards
Use with collocations.
Meeting Agendas
Look at real agendas.
Noun usage
Always a noun.
Memorize It
Mnemonic
Think of a list (项) of things (事) to do.
Visual Association
A clipboard with a checklist.
Word Web
چالش
Write a 3-item to-do list using 事项.
ریشه کلمه
Chinese
Original meaning: Matter + Item
بافت فرهنگی
None, very neutral.
Equivalent to 'item' or 'agenda point'.
Practice in Real Life
Real-World Contexts
Office Meeting
- 会议事项
- 讨论事项
- 记录事项
Project Management
- 待办事项
- 后续事项
- 完成事项
Legal Documents
- 相关事项
- 具体事项
- 条款事项
Safety Manuals
- 注意事项
- 安全事项
- 操作事项
Conversation Starters
"今天有哪些待办事项？"
"你觉得这个事项重要吗？"
"我们讨论一下相关事项。"
"你有处理这个事项吗？"
"请列出会议事项。"
Journal Prompts
写下你今天的待办事项。
描述一个你在工作中遇到的事项。
为什么事项在会议中很重要？
对比事情和事项的区别。
سوالات متداول
8 سوالNo, 事项 is more formal and specific.
It sounds too stiff.
Use quantifiers like 很多.
No, it is a noun.
In offices and documents.
No, it is neutral.
No, that is incorrect.
Read meeting agendas.
خودت رو بسنج
这是我的待办___。
待办事项 is a common phrase.
Which is more formal?
事项 is professional.
事项 can be used to talk about my favorite food.
事项 is for formal items/tasks.
Word
معنی
These are set phrases.
Subject + adjective + noun.
امتیاز: /5
Summary
事项 is your go-to word for professional items and tasks.
- 事项 means item or matter.
- Used in professional settings.
- Not for casual chat.
- Pairs well with '待办' and '注意'.
Checklist Method
Always associate 事项 with a checklist.
Workplace Email
Use it in subject lines.
Professionalism
It shows you are organized.
No Plural Suffix
Never add 们.
مثال
会议议程上有很多重要事项。
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