情形

qíng xing

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 6 Noun Common

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Definitions

1. circumstances
2. situation

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Word relationships

Related words

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• 环境 huán jìng 环境 huán jìng environment 强调外部条件: environment
• 背景 bèi jǐng 背景 bèi jǐng background; backdrop; context 与上下文相关: background; backdrop; context

Synonyms

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• 情况 qíng kuàng 情况 qíng kuàng circumstances; state of affairs; situation 一般场合: circumstances; state of affairs; situation
• 状况 zhuàng kuàng 状况 zhuàng kuàng condition; state; situation 用于描述状态: condition; state; situation

Usage notes

Formality

情形偏书面语，口语常用“情况”。

Example Sentences

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这种 情形 下，我们最好先等一等。

Under these circumstances, we'd better wait a moment.

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Child Words of 情形

• 形 形 xíng: to appear
• 情 情 qíng: feeling