情节

qíng jié

CL 个 gè

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 6 Noun Common

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Definitions

1. circumstances
2. plot; storyline

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Word relationships

Related words

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• 故事 gù shi 故事 gù shi narrative; story; tale 故事 is a story or tale, while 情节 refers to the plot or storyline within it.: narrative; story; tale
• 内容 nèi róng 内容 nèi róng content 内容 means content; 情节 is a specific element of a story's content.: content

Synonyms

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• 剧情 jù qíng 剧情 jù qíng story line Both mean plot, but 剧情 is often used for plays, movies, or TV dramas.: story line

Usage notes

Collocations

情节 is often paired with 严重 (serious) when referring to circumstances, e.g., 情节严重 (serious case/circumstances).

Common mistakes

情节 is plot or circumstances; don't confuse with 情感 (emotion), despite similar pronunciation.

Example Sentences

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这个电影的 情节 是完全虚构的。

The plot of this movie is entirely fictional.

这个电影的 情节 很有意思。

The plot of this movie is very interesting.

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Child Words of 情节

• 情 情 qíng: feeling
• 节 节 jiē: see 節骨眼|节骨眼[jiē gu yǎn]
• 节 节 jié: joint; node