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    Chinese Grammar

    Expressing "case" with 案件 (ànjiàn)

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    Explanation

    案件 (ànjiàn) means "case," typically referring to a legal case or criminal incident. It is used in formal and news contexts when discussing crimes, investigations, or court proceedings.

    Examples

    • 警方正在调查这起案件。

      Jǐngfāng zhèngzài diàochá zhè qǐ ànjiàn.

      The police are investigating this case.

    • 这个案件非常复杂，涉及很多人。

      Zhège ànjiàn fēicháng fùzá, shèjí hěn duō rén.

      This case is very complex and involves many people.

    • 法院今天审理了一起盗窃案件。

      Fǎyuàn jīntiān shěnlǐ le yī qǐ dàoqiè ànjiàn.

      The court heard a theft case today.

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