The Chinese word **事宜** (shìyí) is a compound noun formed through a common grammatical process where two independent characters, each with their own meaning, are combined to create a new, specific term. The first character, **事** (shì), means "matter," "affair," or "business," while the second, **宜** (yí), conveys "suitable," "fitting," or "ought to." When joined, they create a formal term that literally translates to "matters that are suitable (to be dealt with)," effectively meaning "matters," "arrangements," or "issues related to a particular affair," and is often used in official or procedural contexts (e.g., 谈判事宜, negotiation matters).