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案件 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
案件ànjiàncaseHSK 7, n, rank #1701, Hard
案件ànjiàninstanceHSK 7, n, rank #1701, Hard
案件ànjiàn>桩[zhuāng],起[qǐ]HSK 7, n, rank #1701, Hard
ànjiàn(an4jian4) T4
  1. 1case
  2. 2instance
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March 24, 2026
案件ànjiàn(an4jian4)

案件 refers to a specific case or instance, often used in legal or formal contexts to describe matters under investigation or consideration. It can pertain to criminal cases, civil disputes, or any formal inquiries that require examination or resolution.

Frequency#1701DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, the legal system plays a significant role in maintaining social order, and terms like 案件 are frequently encountered in news reports and public discourse about justice and community relations.

Memory Tip

Imagine a detective examining a 案 (an) on a table (件), where the 案 symbolizes a case file laid out for investigation. The character 案 looks like a table with a roof, suggesting that important matters are discussed and solved there.

Meanings of 案件

ànjiàn(an4jian4)
1case
2instance
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About 案件

案件Simplified
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#1701Frequency Rank
宗Measure Word
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L7AdvancedTOCFLL5CEFRC2

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AI Study Notes for 案件

Quick Contrast

案件 (case) vs 事件 (event) — choose 案件 when referring specifically to legal or formal cases, whereas 事件 refers to events or occurrences in a broader sense.

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a detective examining a 案 (an) on a table (件), where the 案 symbolizes a case file laid out for investigation. The character 案 looks like a table with a roof, suggesting that important matters are discussed and solved there.

Usage Notes

Avoid using 案件 in casual conversations; it is more appropriate in formal or legal discussions. Common collocations include '案件调查' (case investigation) and '案件处理' (case handling). Be careful with the tones; using the wrong tone can change the meaning entirely.

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK Level 6 word, 案件 connects with other legal and formal vocabulary like '法律' (law) and '证据' (evidence). Focus on understanding its usage in context, particularly in discussions of law or formal reports.

Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, the legal system plays a significant role in maintaining social order, and terms like 案件 are frequently encountered in news reports and public discourse about justice and community relations.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 案件 with similar terms like '情况' (situation) or '事件' (event), which have different meanings. For example, saying '我有一个情况' (I have a case) instead of '我有一个案件' is incorrect in legal contexts.

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Component Characters

案àn(legal) case
10 strokes木
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件jiànitem
HSK 16 strokes亻
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Grammar Patterns of 案件

案件 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 3 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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这一____被发回法官处重新审理。

The matter was remitted to the justices for a rehearing.

Example Sentences for 案件 (10)

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这一案件被发回法官处重新审理。

zhè yī àn jiàn bèi fā huí fǎ guān chǔ zhòng xīn shěn lǐ。

The matter was remitted to the justices for a rehearing.
2
法庭的备审案件约有1,400宗。

fǎ tíng de bèi shěn àn jiàn yuē yǒu1,400 1,400。

The Court has about 1,400 appeals on its docket.
3
虐待儿童案件常常没人举报，或者为缺乏相关知识的公民所忽略。

nüè dài ér tóng àn jiàn cháng cháng méi rén jǔ bào， ， huò zhě wéi quē fá xiāng guān zhī shí de gōng mín suǒ hū。

Cases of child abuse often go unreported or ignored by uninformed citizens.
4
作为检察官，我们对经手的案件会尽力做到不偏不倚。

zuò wéi jiǎn chá guān， ， wǒ mén duì jīng shǒu de àn jiàn huì jìn lì zuò dào bù piān bù。

We, as prosecutors, try to be dispassionate about the cases we bring.
5
克里斯蒂亚尼总统要求案件在90天内送交法院审理。

kè lǐ sī dì yà ní zǒng tǒng yào qiú àn jiàn zài90 90 tiān nèi sòng jiāo fǎ yuàn shěn。

President Cristiani expected the case to come to court within ninety days.
6
主审法官将案件延期到10月27日审理。

zhǔ shěn fǎ guān jiāng àn jiàn yán qī dào10 1027 yuè 27 rì。

The chairman of the bench adjourned the case until October
7
我读了这个案件报告后, 一切都清楚了.

wǒ dú le zhè gè àn jiàn bào gào hòu, , yī qiē dū qīng chǔ.

When I read the reports of the case, everything fell into place.
8
该案件于12月23日被提交给高等法院法官亨利先生审理，后被延期。

gāi àn jiàn yú12 1223 yuè 23 rì bèi tí jiāo gěi gāo děng fǎ yuàn fǎ guān hēng lì xiān shēng， shěn lǐ ， hòu。

The case went before Mr Justice Henry on December 23 and was adjourned.
9
当他在侦查春田案件时就掌握了所有这一切.

dāng tā zài zhēn chá chūn tián àn jiàn shí jiù zhǎng wò le suǒ yǒu zhè yī qiē.

He had learned them while investigating the Springfield case.
10
案件转到了上一级法院。

àn jiàn zhuǎn dào le shàng yī jí fǎ yuàn。

The case was referred to a higher court.

Cultural Notes for 案件

🏮Cultural insight

In Chinese culture, the legal system plays a significant role in maintaining social order, and terms like 案件 are frequently encountered in news reports and public discourse about justice and community relations.

Frequently Asked Questions about 案件

案件 is primarily used in legal contexts, such as criminal cases or disputes, and is not typically used in everyday conversation.