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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
案件ànjiàncaseHSK 7, n, 16 strokes, rank #1701, Very Hard
案件ànjiàninstanceHSK 7, n, 16 strokes, rank #1701, Very Hard
ànjiàn(an4jian4)an jian T4
  1. 1case
  2. 2instance
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March 24, 2026

案件ànjiàn(an4jian4)

案件 refers to a specific case or instance, often used in legal or formal contexts to describe matters under investigation or consideration. It can pertain to criminal cases, civil disputes, or any formal inquiries that require examination or resolution.

Strokes16Frequency#1701DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, the legal system plays a significant role in maintaining social order, and terms like 案件 are frequently encountered in news reports and public discourse about justice and community relations.

Memory tip

Imagine a detective examining a 案 (an) on a table (件), where the 案 symbolizes a case file laid out for investigation. The character 案 looks like a table with a roof, suggesting that important matters are discussed and solved there.

Meanings of 案件

ànjiàn(an4jian4)
1case
2instance
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案件Simplified
16Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#1701Frequency Rank
宗Measure Word
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L7AdvancedTOCFLL5CEFRC2

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案件 (case) vs 事件 (event) — choose 案件 when referring specifically to legal or formal cases, whereas 事件 refers to events or occurrences in a broader sense.

Usage Notes

Avoid using 案件 in casual conversations; it is more appropriate in formal or legal discussions. Common collocations include '案件调查' (case investigation) and '案件处理' (case handling). Be careful with the tones; using the wrong tone can change the meaning entirely.

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK Level 6 word, 案件 connects with other legal and formal vocabulary like '法律' (law) and '证据' (evidence). Focus on understanding its usage in context, particularly in discussions of law or formal reports.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 案件 with similar terms like '情况' (situation) or '事件' (event), which have different meanings. For example, saying '我有一个情况' (I have a case) instead of '我有一个案件' is incorrect in legal contexts.

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Component characters

案àn(legal) case
10 strokes木
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件jiànitem
HSK 16 strokes亻
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How to say case in Chinese

“case” in Chinese is案件ànjiàn

案件 refers to a specific case or instance, often used in legal or formal contexts to describe matters under investigation or consideration. It can pertain to criminal cases, civil disputes, or any formal inquiries that require examination or resolution.

When to use 案件

Avoid using 案件 in casual conversations; it is more appropriate in formal or legal discussions. Common collocations include '案件调查' (case investigation) and '案件处理' (case handling). Be careful with the tones; using the wrong tone can change the meaning entirely.

案件 or something close to it

案件 (case) vs 事件 (event) — choose 案件 when referring specifically to legal or formal cases, whereas 事件 refers to events or occurrences in a broader sense.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 案件 with similar terms like '情况' (situation) or '事件' (event), which have different meanings. For example, saying '我有一个情况' (I have a case) instead of '我有一个案件' is incorrect in legal contexts.

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Grammar patterns of 案件

案件 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.

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这一____被发回法官处重新审理。

The matter was remitted to the justices for a rehearing.

Example sentences for 案件 (10)

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这一案件被发回法官处重新审理。

zhè yī ànjiàn bèi fā huí fǎguān chǔ chóngxīn shěnlǐ。

The matter was remitted to the justices for a rehearing.
2
法庭的备审案件约有1,400宗。

fǎtíng de bèi shěn ànjiàn yāo yǒu1,400 Zōng。

The Court has about 1,400 appeals on its docket.
3
虐待儿童案件常常没人举报，或者为缺乏相关知识的公民所忽略。

nüèdài értóng ànjiàn chángcháng méi rén jǔbào， huòzhě wèi quēfá xiāngguān zhīshi de gōngmín suǒ hūlüè。

Cases of child abuse often go unreported or ignored by uninformed citizens.
4
作为检察官，我们对经手的案件会尽力做到不偏不倚。

zuòwéi jiǎnchá guān， wǒmen duì Jīng shǒu de ànjiàn huì jìnlì zuòdào bù piān bù yǐ。

We, as prosecutors, try to be dispassionate about the cases we bring.
5
克里斯蒂亚尼总统要求案件在90天内送交法院审理。

kè lǐ Sī dì yà ní zǒngtǒng yāoqiú ànjiàn zài90 tiān nèi sòng jiāo fǎyuàn shěnlǐ。

President Cristiani expected the case to come to court within ninety days.
6
主审法官将案件延期到10月27日审理。

zhǔ shěn fǎguān jiāng ànjiàn yánqī dào10 yuè27 rì shěnlǐ。

The chairman of the bench adjourned the case until October
7
我读了这个案件报告后, 一切都清楚了.

wǒ dú le zhège ànjiàn bàogào hòu, yíqiè dōu qīngchu le.

When I read the reports of the case, everything fell into place.
8
该案件于12月23日被提交给高等法院法官亨利先生审理，后被延期。

gāi ànjiàn yú12 yuè23 rì bèi tíjiāo gěi gāoděng fǎyuàn fǎguān hēng lì xiānsheng shěnlǐ， hòu bèi yánqī。

The case went before Mr Justice Henry on December 23 and was adjourned.
9
当他在侦查春田案件时就掌握了所有这一切.

dāng tā zài zhēnchá chūn tián ànjiàn shí jiù zhǎngwò le suǒyǒu zhè yíqiè.

He had learned them while investigating the Springfield case.
10
案件转到了上一级法院。

ànjiàn zhuǎi dào le shàng yī jí fǎyuàn。

The case was referred to a higher court.

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