HSK 1, zg, 6 strokes, radical 亻, rank #210, Medium
件
jiàn
component
HSK 1, zg, 6 strokes, radical 亻, rank #210, Medium
件
jiàn
classifier for events, things, clothes etc
HSK 1, zg, 6 strokes, radical 亻, rank #210, Medium
件
jiàn
item, matter; component, part; measure word for events
HSK 1, zg, 6 strokes, radical 亻, rank #210, Medium
jiàn(jian4) T4
1item
2component
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March 24, 2026
件jiàn(jian4)
The character 件 (jiàn) is used to refer to an item or component, often serving as a classifier for various objects, events, or clothing. It is commonly used in contexts where you need to quantify or specify items, such as in shopping or discussing tasks.
Strokes6Radical亻Frequency#210DifficultyMedium
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of classifying items is significant, reflecting the organized nature of language and communication. For example, when shopping in markets, you often hear vendors using 件 to discuss clothing items.
Memory Tip
Imagine a 'giant' (the 'j' sound in jiàn) holding up a 'document' or 'item' (the character looks like a person holding something). This visual of a giant presenting an item can help you remember both the meaning and pronunciation.
Meanings of 件
jiàn(jian4)
1item
2component
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About 件
件Simplified
6Strokes
亻Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
#210Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L2HSK 3.0L1ElementaryTOCFLL2HSKKL1CEFRA1
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AI Study Notes for 件
Quick Contrast
件 (jiàn) vs 项 (xiàng) — use 件 for items or components, while 项 is more specific to tasks or projects.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a 'giant' (the 'j' sound in jiàn) holding up a 'document' or 'item' (the character looks like a person holding something). This visual of a giant presenting an item can help you remember both the meaning and pronunciation.
Usage Notes
件 is often used in combination with numbers to count items (e.g., 一件衣服 means 'one piece of clothing'). Be careful with its measure word usage, as it is specific to certain types of nouns; using it incorrectly can lead to confusion or misunderstanding.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 2 word, 件 connects well with other classifiers like 个 (gè) and 本 (běn). Students should practice using it in sentences and with various nouns to solidify their understanding of its application as a measure word.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of classifying items is significant, reflecting the organized nature of language and communication. For example, when shopping in markets, you often hear vendors using 件 to discuss clothing items.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 件 with other classifiers like 个. For example, saying '两件苹果' (liǎng jiàn píngguǒ) is incorrect; it should be '两个苹果' (liǎng gè píngguǒ) for apples.
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Grammar Patterns of 件
件 carries 4 distinct meanings. Below you'll find the patterns that show how it combines with other words, plus example sentences pulled directly from native usage.
I had a feeling you were going to be difficult about this.
9
这里是吉姆·菲什在贝尔格莱德发来的关于事件进展的报道。
zhè lǐ shì jí mǔ· · fēi shí zài bèi ěr gé lái dé fā lái de guān yú shì jiàn jìn zhǎn de bào。
With a report on these developments, here's Jim Fish in Belgrade.
10
像往常一样，他今天穿的是三件套。
xiàng wǎng cháng yī yàng， ， tā jīn tiān chuān de shì sān jiàn。
Today, as usual, he was wearing a three-piece suit.
Cultural Notes for 件
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, the concept of classifying items is significant, reflecting the organized nature of language and communication. For example, when shopping in markets, you often hear vendors using 件 to discuss clothing items.
Word Family of 件
Words Containing This Character20
件jiànitem
条件tiáojiàncondition條件
事件shìjiànevent
文件wénjiàndocument
案件ànjiàncase
软件ruǎnjiàn(computer) software軟件
邮件yóujiànmail郵件
证件zhèngjiànpapers證件
硬件yìngjiànhardware
零件língjiànpart
信件xìnjiànletter (sent by mail)
配件pèijiànpart
部件bùjiànpart
零部件spare part
复印件photocopy複印件
无条件wútiáojiànunconditional無條件
附件fùjiànenclosure
电子邮件diànzǐyóujiànemail電子郵件
文件夹folder文件夾
稿件gǎojiànmanuscript
Exercise 1 of 4
Compound Meaning
What does 件 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 件
No, 件 is used specifically for certain classes of items like clothing and events, so it's important to learn which nouns it pairs with.
You simply place the number before 件, like 一件 (yī jiàn) for 'one item'.
件 is neutral and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
