HSK 1 · Chinese hanzi
件 — measure word for clothes, events, etc.
- Reading
- jiàn
- Meaning
- measure word for clothes, events, etc.
- HSK level
- HSK 1
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
件 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 1 level. Its primary reading is jiàn and it means measure word for clothes, events, etc.. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
件 appears in everyday chinese words such as 件 (measure word (clothes)), 邮件 (mail, email) and 文件 (document, file).
Chinese words containing 件
Frequently asked questions
What does 件 mean in Chinese?
件 means measure word for clothes, events, etc. in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 1 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 件 read?
件 is read jiàn. Reading it inside real words — 件 and 邮件 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 件 — is it HSK 1?
Yes. 件 is on the official HSK 1 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 件 in a word?
A common word containing 件 is 件 (jiàn) — "measure word (clothes)". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 件 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 件 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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