情况

qíng kuàng

HSK 2.0 Level 4 HSK 3.0 Level 4 Noun Very common

Definitions

1. circumstances; state of affairs; situation

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Word relationships

Related words

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情形

qíng xing

circumstances

情形 is more literary and often used for visual or circumstantial details

Synonyms

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局面

jú miàn

aspect

局面 emphasizes the overall scene or situation, while 情况 is more general

Usage notes

Collocations

Often paired with 根据 (according to): 根据实际情况 (based on the actual situation).

Common mistakes

Don't use 情况 for a person's emotional state; use 心情 (mood) instead.

Grammar

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HSK 2.0 Level 5+ HSK 3.0 Level 4+ 7 min

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Example Sentences

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情况紧急，刻不容缓。

The situation is critical and demands immediate action.

情况急迫，我们必须立刻行动。

The situation is urgent; we must act immediately.

情况越来越糟了。

The situation is getting worse and worse.

上述情况已经得到改善。

The aforementioned situation has been improved.

在这种情况下，紧张是常态。

In this situation, tension is the normal state.

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Words Containing 情况

actual circumstances

current state

depending on the situation

经济情况

jīng jì qíng kuàng

economic situation

Child Words of 情况

feeling

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情况