事态

shì tài

CL 种 zhǒng

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Noun Uncommon

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Definitions

1. situation
2. existing state of affairs

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Word relationships

Related words

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• 局势 jú shì 局势 jú shì situation 局势 refers to a political or strategic situation.: situation
• 状态 zhuàng tài 状态 zhuàng tài condition; state; state of affairs 状态 refers to a state or condition, often of a system or person.: condition; state; state of affairs
• 形势 xíng shì 形势 xíng shì circumstances 形势 emphasizes the overall situation or circumstances.: circumstances

Synonyms

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• 情况 qíng kuàng 情况 qíng kuàng circumstances; state of affairs; situation Both mean 'situation', but 情况 is more common and broader.: circumstances; state of affairs; situation

Usage notes

Collocations

Often collocates with 发展 (develop), 严重 (serious), or 恶化 (deteriorate).

Formality

事态 is formal, often used in news or official contexts.

Example Sentences

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事态 发展得很严重。

The situation has developed seriously.

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Words Containing 事态

• 事态发展 事态发展 shì tài fā zhǎn: course of events

Child Words of 事态

• 事 事 shì: matter
• 态 态 tài: (bound form)