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事物 is formed by combining the character 事, meaning "matter" or "affair", with the character 物, meaning "object" or "thing"; this juxtaposition creates a compound word that refers comprehensively to things in general, encompassing both abstract matters and physical objects.

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事物有很多种。

Shìwù yǒu hěn duō zhǒng.

There are many kinds of things.

这些事物很有趣。

Zhèxiē shìwù hěn yǒuqù.

These things are very interesting.

学习新事物能开阔视野。

Xuéxí xīn shìwù néng kāikuò shìyě.

Learning new things can broaden one's horizons.

我们必须学会区分不同的事物。

Wǒmen bìxū xuéhuì qūfēn bùtóng de shìwù.

We must learn to distinguish between different things.

尽管事物表面相似，但内在本质可能截然不同。

Jǐnguǎn shìwù biǎomiàn xiāngsì, dàn nèizài běnzhì kěnéng jiérán bùtóng.

Although things may appear similar on the surface, their inherent nature may be completely different.

Word Definition - 事物

shì wù thing; object; matter

Individual Character Details

事 shì
物 wù