事物

shì wù

CL 件 jiàn 个 gè 种 zhǒng

HSK 2.0 Level 5 HSK 3.0 Level 5 Noun Common

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Definitions

1. thing; object

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Word relationships

Related words

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• 事件 shì jiàn 事件 shì jiàn event An event or occurrence, as opposed to a concrete thing.: event

Synonyms

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• 东西 dōng xi 东西 dōng xi thing Physical object, informal, commonly used in daily conversation.: thing
• 物体 wù tǐ 物体 wù tǐ object; body; substance Physical object, more formal or scientific term.: object; body; substance

Usage notes

Common mistakes

Do not use 事物 to refer to a specific physical item; it is abstract. Use 东西 for a concrete thing you can point to.

Formality

事物 is a formal term, often used in written or academic contexts to refer to things in general. In casual speech, use 东西 for physical objects.

Example Sentences

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事物 总是在不断变化的。

Things are always changing.

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Words Containing 事物

• 一切事物 一切事物 yī qiè shì wù: everything

Child Words of 事物

• 事 事 shì: matter
• 物 物 wù: thing