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B2 noun Formal 1 min read

事迹

shiji /ʂɻ̩˥˩ tɕi˥˩/

The word '事迹' highlights significant past actions that serve as inspiring examples or historical records.

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事迹 in 30 Seconds

  • Refers to notable deeds or past achievements of individuals or groups.
  • Often carries a positive, inspiring, or heroic connotation.
  • Commonly used in formal reports, biographies, and commemorative contexts.

Overview

  1. 1概括：‘事迹’是一个正式用语，侧重于记录和描述一个人或集体在过去所做的、具有社会意义或感召力的重大事情。它不仅仅是简单的‘事情’，通常包含了一定的评价色彩。2) 用法模式：常用于官方文件、新闻报道、人物传记或表彰大会中。常见的动词搭配包括‘学习事迹’、‘宣传事迹’、‘表彰事迹’或‘记录事迹’。3) 常见语境：最常见于描述英雄人物（英雄事迹）、模范工作者（先进事迹）或历史人物。它强调的是行为的真实性和影响力。4) 近义词辨析：与‘成就’相比，‘事迹’更侧重于具体的过程和行为；与‘功绩’相比，‘功绩’强调的是结果和贡献的大小；而‘事情’则是中性且泛指的，没有‘事迹’那种庄重感和示范性。

Examples

1

报纸上刊登了这位消防员的英勇事迹。

formal

The newspaper published the heroic deeds of this firefighter.

2

我们要学习雷锋的先进事迹。

educational

We should learn from Lei Feng's exemplary deeds.

3

这部电影真实还原了那位科学家的感人事迹。

media

This movie truly restored the touching deeds of that scientist.

4

校史馆里陈列着历届优秀校友的事迹。

academic

The school history museum displays the achievements and deeds of past outstanding alumni.

Common Collocations

英雄事迹 heroic deeds
先进事迹 exemplary deeds / advanced deeds
感人事迹 touching deeds
光辉事迹 glorious achievements

Common Phrases

先进个人事迹

deeds of an advanced individual

历史事迹

historical deeds

Often Confused With

事迹 vs 事情
'事情' is a general term for any matter or affair, while '事迹' specifically refers to notable, often positive, past actions.
事迹 vs 事业
'事业' refers to a career or a grand cause/undertaking, while '事迹' refers to specific incidents or deeds within a life or career.

Grammar Patterns

[人物] 的 [形容词] 事迹 学习/宣传/表彰 [人物] 的事迹 事迹 + 感人/传世

How to Use It

Usage Notes

The word '事迹' is highly formal and is almost exclusively used in written Chinese or formal speeches. It carries a sense of reverence and is used to set an example for others. It is rarely used in casual conversation unless referencing a formal report.

Common Mistakes

A common error is using '事迹' to describe negative actions; in such cases, '罪行' (crimes) or '劣迹' (bad record) should be used. Another mistake is using it for trivial, everyday events.

Tips

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Use for formal recognition and inspiration

When writing a speech or a formal essay about a role model, use '事迹' to add weight and respect to their actions.
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Avoid using for trivial daily chores

Do not use '事迹' for minor things like 'I went to the store.' It is reserved for significant or exemplary deeds.
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The culture of role models

In China, 'learning from advanced deeds' (学习先进事迹) is a common social and educational practice to promote moral values.

Word Origin

From '事' (affair/event) and '迹' (footprint/trace). Originally meant the traces or evidence of things that happened in the past.

Cultural Context

In China, '事迹' is a key part of the 'Model Worker' (劳动模范) and 'Hero' culture. Publicizing the '事迹' of virtuous individuals is a primary method for moral guidance and building social cohesion.

Memory Tip

Think of '事' as 'affair/matter' and '迹' as 'trace/track'. '事迹' are the 'traces of significant matters' someone has left behind in history.

Frequently Asked Questions

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绝大多数情况下用于正面人物，如英雄或劳模。但在中性的历史语境下，也可以指代一个人的生平所为，不过贬义语境通常会改用“劣迹”。
“故事”可以是虚构的，侧重情节；“事迹”必须是真实的，侧重于行为的性质和带来的影响。
这是一种公文体裁，专门用来向上级汇报或向公众展示某人或某单位的优秀表现和突出贡献。
不常用。它属于正式书面语。日常生活中如果想表达类似意思，通常会说“他的故事”或“他做过的事”。

Test Yourself

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这位老教师三十年如一日扎根山区的感人___，传遍了大街小巷。

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: b

“感人事迹”是固定搭配，用于描述令人感动的优秀行为。

multiple choice

关于“事迹”的搭配：

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: c

“买菜”是琐碎的日常生活，不能称之为“事迹”。

sentence building

他的 / 英雄 / 激励着 / 事迹 / 所有人

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: c

主语（他的英雄事迹）+ 谓语（激励着）+ 宾语（所有人）。

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