大事 (dà shì) — major event; big matter
Definition
A 'major event' or 'important matter' — anything significant like a wedding, political change, or big company decision, as opposed to 小事 ('small thing'). Often used with 件 or 桩.
noun
major eventbig matter
Measure word · 件, 桩
Examples
- 大事。Zhè jiàn shì shì gōng sī de yí jiàn dà shì.This matter is a major event for the company.
- 大事。Jié hūn shì rén shēng de yí jiàn dà shì.Getting married is a big event in one's life.
- 大事。Guó jiā dà shì guān xì dào měi gè rén de shēng huó.National affairs affect everyone's life.
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