境遇

jìng yù

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Noun Uncommon

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Definitions

1. circumstance

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 顺境 shùn jìng 顺境 shùn jìng favorable circumstances 境遇可指逆境，顺境与之相反: favorable circumstances

Related words

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• 遭遇 zāo yù 遭遇 zāo yù to meet with 遭遇侧重经历不幸的事情，境遇更中性: to meet with

Synonyms

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• 境况 jìng kuàng 境况 jìng kuàng circumstances 指所处的环境和情况: circumstances
• 处境 chǔ jìng 处境 chǔ jìng situation (of a person) 都指所处的境地: situation (of a person)

Usage notes

Collocations

常与“困难”“不幸”等词搭配，表示负面经历；也可中性使用。

Formality

境遇多用于书面语或正式语境，口语较少用。

Example Sentences

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他在困难的 境遇 中仍然保持乐观。

He remained optimistic in difficult circumstances.

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Child Words of 境遇

• 遇 遇 yù: to meet
• 境 境 jìng: border