Chinese word

情况

Pronunciation

Pinyinqíng kuàng

Meaning

  • nounsituation

Example

你的情况我都知道了。nǐ de qíng kuàng wǒ dōu zhī dào le

I know all about your situation now.

Illustration for 情况 (situation)

More examples

我们先了解情况，再决定下一步。wǒ men xiān liáo jiě qíng kuàng zài jué dìng xià yí bù

Let's first understand the situation, then decide what to do next.

Core concept

The overall state of a person or event at a particular time, including the conditions shaping it.

Common phrases

  • 了解情况liáo jiě qíng kuàng

    understand the situation

  • 具体情况jù tǐ qíng kuàng

    specific situation

  • 说明情况shuō míng qíng kuàng

    explain the situation

Similar words

状况zhuàng kuàng: The current condition or state of a person, event, or matter.
事情shì qíng: An event, matter, or problem that has happened or needs attention.
状态zhuàng tài: The state or condition shown by a person or thing at a particular time.

Definition in Chinese

表示某人或某事在某一时间的状态或处境，指目前的情况和发展情形。biǎo shì mǒu rén huò mǒu shì zài mǒu yì shí jiān de zhuàng tài huò chǔ jìng zhǐ mù qián de qíng kuàng hé fā zhǎn qíng xíng

Word origin

The compound 情 (qíng, "feelings or circumstances") + 况 (kuàng, "condition or state") presents a person's or event's state through both human and situational aspects.

Usage tips

  • In everyday Chinese, this noun stays broad enough to cover health, work, progress, or an unfolding event, so the surrounding context identifies which aspect matters.

Other meanings

  • conditionnoun
  • circumstancesnoun

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