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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