Chinese word

事项

Pronunciation

Pinyinshì xiàng

Meaning

  • nounmatter

Example

我们先处理重要的事项。wǒ men xiān chú lǐ zhòng yào de shì xiàng

We will deal with the important matters first.

Illustration for 事项 (matter)

More examples

请在表格中填写每一项事项的负责人与截止日期。qǐng zài biǎo gé zhōng tián xiě měi yí xiàng shì xiàng de fù zé rén yǔ jié zhǐ rì qī

Please fill in the person responsible for each matter and its deadline in the form.

Core concept

A single item set apart for attention, action, or record within a larger list or plan.

Common phrases

  • 注意事项zhù yì shì xiàng

    points to note

  • 办理事项bàn lǐ shì xiàng

    matters to handle

  • 重要事项zhòng yào shì xiàng

    important matters

  • 具体事项jù tǐ shì xiàng

    specific matters

Similar words

事情shì qíng: A general matter or situation, including an event that has occurred or needs attention.
事宜shì yí: A formal matter that calls for handling, consultation, or joint arrangements.
议题yì tí: A subject or problem chosen for discussion, review, or decision.
项目xiàng mù: A distinct piece of work or an item to complete within a plan or project.

Definition in Chinese

指需要处理、注意或记录的单独条目，常见于公文、会议纪要和清单中。zhǐ xū yào chú lǐ zhù yì huò jì lù de dān dú tiáo mù cháng jiàn yú gōng wén huì yì jì yào hé qīng dān zhōng

Word origin

事项 (shìxiàng, "matter") combines 事 (shì, "affair") + 项 (xiàng, "item"), giving the sense of an individual affair treated as a separate entry.

Usage tips

  • This word belongs especially to the formal language of forms, notices, agendas, and records, while everyday conversation often uses a more specific word for the task or issue instead.

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