形势

xíng shì

CL 种 zhǒng

HSK 2.0 Level 5 HSK 3.0 Level 5 Noun Uncommon

Definitions

1. circumstances
2. situation
3. terrain

Word relationships

Related words

2 items

• 趋势 qū shì 趋势 qū shì trend; tendency 指事物发展的动向: trend; tendency
• 地势 dì shì 地势 dì shì terrain 指地面高低起伏的形态: terrain

Synonyms

2 items

• 情况 qíng kuàng 情况 qíng kuàng circumstances; state of affairs; situation 指事情的状态或情形: circumstances; state of affairs; situation
• 局面 jú miàn 局面 jú miàn aspect 指一个时期内事情的状态: aspect

Usage notes

Collocations

Commonly used with 经济 (economic) to form 经济形势 (economic situation).

Common mistakes

Don't confuse 形势 (situation/circumstances) with 形式 (form/shape); they are homophones but differ in meaning.

Example Sentences

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目前 形势 很好。

The current situation is very good.

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Words Containing 形势

• 形势严峻 形势严峻 xíng shì yán jùn: in grave difficulties

Child Words of 形势

• 形 形 xíng: to appear
• 势 势 shì: power