Definition
项 (xiàng) is a classifier for abstract, countable items — tasks, research projects, clauses, or topics. It contrasts with 件 (jiàn), which covers concrete objects and general matters (e.g., 一件衣服, 一件事). For written documents, 款 (kuǎn) is more specific to sections or articles; 项 is broader.
classifier
used for itemstasksclausesresearch projectsand other abstract entities
Easily confused
- 想xiǎngsound-aliketo want to; would like to
- 像xiàngsound-aliketo resemble, to be like
- 向xiàngsound-alike(preposition) towards; to (indicating direction, goal, or recipient of an action)
- 响xiǎngsound-alike(verb) to sound, to ring, to make a sound
- 香xiāngsound-alikefragrant, aromatic
- 乡xiāngsound-alikehometown, native village
- 巷xiàngsound-alikelane, alley
- 享xiǎngsound-aliketo enjoy, to benefit from
- 镶xiāngsound-aliketo inlay, to embed, to set (a gem or tooth)
Examples
- 项。Zhè shì yí xiàng hěn zhòngyào de yánjiū.This is a very important research project.
- 项？Nǐ yǒu jǐ xiàng rènwu méiyǒu wánchéng?How many tasks have you not completed?
- 项。Nà xiàng guīdìng yǐjīng gǎi le.That rule has already been changed.
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