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文件wénjiàn(wen2jian4)
文件 (wénjiàn) refers to a document or file that contains information, typically in written form. It is commonly used in both personal and professional contexts for paperwork, reports, and digital files.
Strokes10Frequency#1103DifficultyMedium
Cultural Note
In Chinese workplaces, the handling of 文件 is often formalized, reflecting a culture that values meticulous documentation and proper procedures in business.
Memory Tip
Think of the character 文件 as a 'literary' (文) 'sword' (件) representing the power of written documents. Imagine wielding a sword made of paper, cutting through confusion with clear information.
Meanings of 文件
wénjiàn(wen2jian4)
1document
2file
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About 文件
文件Simplified
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
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份Measure Word
HSK 2.0L5HSK 3.0L4ElementaryTOCFLL3HSKKL2CEFRA2
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Quick Contrast
资料 (zīliào) vs 文件 (wénjiàn): Use 资料 when referring to data or materials in a broader sense, while 文件 is specifically about documents or files.
Usage Notes
Be careful with the tone when pronouncing 文件; the second character (件) is pronounced with a falling tone. Common collocations include '文件夹' (wénjiànjiā, meaning folder) and '文件格式' (wénjiàn géshì, meaning file format).
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 5 word, 文件 connects well with other terms related to work and communication, such as '资料' (zīliào, meaning materials) and '报告' (bàogào, meaning report). Focus on using it in sentences related to professional or academic contexts.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 文件 with 资料, thinking they are interchangeable. Remember, 文件 is specifically for documents, while 资料 is more general. An incorrect sentence might be '我需要这个资料' when referring to a specific document; it should be '我需要这个文件'.
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文件 (wénjiàn) refers to a document or file that contains information, typically in written form. It is commonly used in both personal and professional contexts for paperwork, reports, and digital files.
When to use 文件
Be careful with the tone when pronouncing 文件; the second character (件) is pronounced with a falling tone. Common collocations include '文件夹' (wénjiànjiā, meaning folder) and '文件格式' (wénjiàn géshì, meaning file format).
文件 or something close to it
资料 (zīliào) vs 文件 (wénjiàn): Use 资料 when referring to data or materials in a broader sense, while 文件 is specifically about documents or files.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 文件 with 资料, thinking they are interchangeable. Remember, 文件 is specifically for documents, while 资料 is more general. An incorrect sentence might be '我需要这个资料' when referring to a specific document; it should be '我需要这个文件'.
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Grammar Patterns of 文件
文件 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
