件
jiàn
One item taken out on its own: 件
The picture Pulling one file out of a drawer and setting it on the desk. One separate item to deal with.
Where the picture shows up in 件
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one off the rack
我买了一件衬衫。
wǒ mǎi le yí jiàn chènshān
I bought a shirt.
Tops take 件; trousers and skirts take 条.
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one thing to bring up
我有一件事要跟你说。
wǒ yǒu yí jiàn shì yào gēn nǐ shuō
There's something I need to tell you.
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one thing handed over
这是一件小礼物。
zhè shì yí jiàn xiǎo lǐwù
This is a small gift.
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two pieces to check in
我有两件行李要托运。
wǒ yǒu liǎng jiàn xíngli yào tuōyùn
I have two bags to check in.