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文件 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
文件wénjiàndocumentHSK 4, n, rank #1103, Medium
文件wénjiànfileHSK 4, n, rank #1103, Medium
wénjiàn(wen2jian4) T2
  1. 1document
  2. 2file
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March 24, 2026
文件wénjiàn(wen2jian4)

文件 (wénjiàn) refers to a document or file that contains information, typically in written form. It is commonly used in both personal and professional contexts for paperwork, reports, and digital files.

Frequency#1103DifficultyMedium
Cultural Note

In Chinese workplaces, the handling of 文件 is often formalized, reflecting a culture that values meticulous documentation and proper procedures in business.

Memory Tip

Think of the character 文件 as a 'literary' (文) 'sword' (件) representing the power of written documents. Imagine wielding a sword made of paper, cutting through confusion with clear information.

Meanings of 文件

wénjiàn(wen2jian4)
1document
2file
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About 文件

文件Simplified
—Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#1103Frequency Rank
份Measure Word
HSK 2.0L5HSK 3.0L4ElementaryTOCFLL3HSKKL2CEFRA2

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AI Study Notes for 文件

Quick Contrast

资料 (zīliào) vs 文件 (wénjiàn): Use 资料 when referring to data or materials in a broader sense, while 文件 is specifically about documents or files.

Memory Mnemonic

Think of the character 文件 as a 'literary' (文) 'sword' (件) representing the power of written documents. Imagine wielding a sword made of paper, cutting through confusion with clear information.

Usage Notes

Be careful with the tone when pronouncing 文件; the second character (件) is pronounced with a falling tone. Common collocations include '文件夹' (wénjiànjiā, meaning folder) and '文件格式' (wénjiàn géshì, meaning file format).

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK Level 5 word, 文件 connects well with other terms related to work and communication, such as '资料' (zīliào, meaning materials) and '报告' (bàogào, meaning report). Focus on using it in sentences related to professional or academic contexts.

Cultural Note

In Chinese workplaces, the handling of 文件 is often formalized, reflecting a culture that values meticulous documentation and proper procedures in business.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 文件 with 资料, thinking they are interchangeable. Remember, 文件 is specifically for documents, while 资料 is more general. An incorrect sentence might be '我需要这个资料' when referring to a specific document; it should be '我需要这个文件'.

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Component Characters

文wénlanguage
HSK 74 strokes文
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件jiànitem
HSK 16 strokes亻
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Grammar Patterns of 文件

文件 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.

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小李，这个____给你。

Xiao Li, this document is for you.

Example Sentences for 文件 (10)

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你可以在页边空白处添加评论使文件变得富有个性。

nǐ kě yǐ zài yè biān kōng bái chǔ tiān jiā píng lùn shǐ wén jiàn biàn dé fù yǒu gè xìng。

You can individualize a document by adding comments in the margins.
2
萨克利夫收齐了他的文件便出去了。

sà kè lì fū shōu qí le tā de wén jiàn biàn chū qù le。

When Sutcliffe had gathered up his papers, he went out.
3
他去年把这些文件寄给了法国记者。

tā qù nián bǎ zhè xiē wén jiàn jì gěi le fǎ guó jì zhě。

Last year, he mailed the documents to French journalists.
4
他坐在一张放有6个文件夹的桌子后面。

tā zuò zài yī zhāng fàng yǒu6 6 gè wén jiàn jiā de zhuō zǐ hòu。

He sat behind a table on which were half a dozen files.
5
他已经将这份文件压了至少两个月。

tā yǐ jīng jiāng zhè fèn wén jiàn yā le zhì shǎo liǎng gè yuè。

He had been sitting on the document for at least two months.
6
把这些文件包好,送到总公司.

bǎ zhè xiē wén jiàn bāo hǎo, , sòng dào zǒng gōng.

Do up these papers and send them to Head Office.
7
文件用语浅显易懂，让人易于接受。

wén jiàn yòng yǔ qiǎn xiǎn yì dǒng， ， ràng rén yì yú jiē。

The document is expressed in terms that are readily understood and agreed.
8
对文件的篡改伪造已成为当下让人关注的政治问题。

duì wén jiàn de cuàn gǎi wěi zào yǐ chéng wéi dāng xià ràng rén guān zhù de zhèng zhì wèn tí。

The doctoring of the document has become a live political issue.
9
他翻遍了收发室，找到了那份文件。

tā fān biàn le shōu fā shì， ， zhǎo dào le nà fèn wén。

He rummaged around the post room and found the document.
10
我犯了个愚蠢的错误，把那份文件扔掉了。

wǒ fàn le gè yú chǔn de cuò wù， ， bǎ nà fèn wén jiàn rēng diào。

I made a bit of a boob throwing that file away.

Cultural Notes for 文件

🏮Cultural insight

In Chinese workplaces, the handling of 文件 is often formalized, reflecting a culture that values meticulous documentation and proper procedures in business.

Frequently Asked Questions about 文件

文件 specifically refers to documents or files, while 资料 refers to materials or data in a broader sense.