处境

chǔ jìng

CL 个 gè

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Noun Common

Definitions

1. situation (of a person)

Word relationships

Related words

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• 环境 huán jìng 环境 huán jìng environment environment or surroundings: environment
• 情况 qíng kuàng 情况 qíng kuàng circumstances; state of affairs; situation state of affairs: circumstances; state of affairs; situation

Synonyms

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• 境遇 jìng yù 境遇 jìng yù circumstance plight or situation one finds oneself in: circumstance
• 境地 jìng dì 境地 jìng dì circumstances circumstances or predicament: circumstances

Usage notes

Collocations

处境 often pairs with 尴尬 (embarrassing), 危险 (dangerous), or 困难 (difficult).

Common mistakes

Do not confuse 处境 (personal situation) with 情况 (general situation). 处境 refers to the specific state a person or entity is in.

Example Sentences

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他目前的 处境 很危险。

His current situation is very dangerous.

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Child Words of 处境

• 处 处 chǔ: to reside
• 处 处 chù: place
• 境 境 jìng: border