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    Referring to a matter or item with 事项 (shìxiàng)

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    Explanation

    事项 (shìxiàng) is a noun meaning "matter," "item," or "issue." It refers to specific things that need attention or action, often in formal or administrative contexts. It frequently appears in compound phrases like 注意事项 (precautions) or 优先事项 (priorities).

    Examples

    • 出发之前，请大家注意以下几项事项。

      chūfā zhīqián, qǐng dàjiā zhùyì yǐxià jǐ xiàng shìxiàng.

      Before departing, please pay attention to the following items.

    • 会议讨论了几个重要的事项。

      huìyì tǎolùnle jǐ gè zhòngyào de shìxiàng.

      The meeting discussed several important matters.

    • 请在表格中列出需要完成的事项。

      Qǐng zài biǎogé zhōng liè chū xūyào wánchéng de shìxiàng.

      Please list the items that need to be completed in a table.

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