量词
Measure word for “matter” in Chinese
The measure word for matter in Chinese is 件 (jiàn): 一件事 (yí jiàn shì) means "one matter". 件 is the measure word for clothes (upper body), matters and pieces of luggage.
Dictionaries also list: 桩、回.
- 两件事liǎng jiàn shìtwo matters
- 这件事zhè jiàn shìthis matter
- 那几件事nà jǐ jiàn shìthose few matters
Matter is 事 (shì), an HSK 1 word.
同一量词Other nouns with 件
Common questions
What is the measure word for matter in Chinese?
The measure word for matter in Chinese is 件 (jiàn): 一件事 (yí jiàn shì) means "one matter". 桩, 回 are also listed in dictionaries.
Can I use 个 for 事?
People will understand 一个事, but 一件事 is the correct form and what exams expect.