局势

jú shì

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Noun Uncommon

Definitions

1. situation
2. state (of affairs)

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Word relationships

Related words

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情况

qíng kuàng

circumstances; state of affairs; situation

general word for situation or circumstances

态势

tài shì

posture

state of affairs, often in military or strategic contexts

Synonyms

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局面

jú miàn

aspect

often interchangeable but 局势 emphasizes trends or developments, 局面 more about the scene or setup

Usage notes

Collocations

Often used with 紧张 (tense), 稳定 (stable), or 动荡 (turbulent) to describe the state of affairs.

Common mistakes

Do not confuse with 形式 (form). 局势 refers to a situation, not a shape.

Example Sentences

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当前局势很紧张。

The current situation is very tense.

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Child Words of 局势

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