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大事 (dà shì): important matter

Meaning & Stroke Order

HSK 5noun

Word info

Pinyin
Meaning
important matter
Characters
2
Part of speech
noun
HSK level
HSK 5

Full definitions

Meanings grouped by pronunciation.

  • major event
  • major political event (war or change of regime)
  • major social event (wedding or funeral)
  • (do sth) in a big way

Chinese explanation

  • 指重要的事情或重大的事件,通常影响较大。例如国家大事、人生大事。
  • 也指把某事当作重要的事来做,常说“大事宣传”。
  • 在口语中,“大事”还可指婚事,如“把大事办了”。

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Character breakdown

HSK 1

big

HSK 1

matter

Example sentences

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I'm getting married next month; this is a major event for our family, and everyone is busy preparing for the wedding.

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The company has decided to open an overseas branch next year; this is a top-priority major event concerning future development.

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Scientists have discovered that this new virus could cause a global pandemic; this is a major event affecting human health.

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For every student, the college entrance exam is a major event in life; it may change the direction of their future.

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The president suddenly announced his resignation; this major event shocked the entire nation.

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