Chinese word

趋势

Pronunciation

Pinyinqū shì

Meaning

  • nountrend

Example

消费趋势正在改变。xiāo fèi qū shì zhèng zài gǎi biàn

Consumer trends are changing.

Illustration for 趋势 (trend)

More examples

公司需要分析市场趋势来调整策略。gōng sī xū yào fēn xī shì chǎng qū shì lái tiáo zhěng cè lüè

The company needs to analyze market trends to adjust its strategy.

Core concept

A developing pattern with a noticeable direction, showing where change is heading.

Common phrases

  • 发展趋势fā zhǎn qū shì

    development trend

  • 市场趋势shì chǎng qū shì

    market trend

Similar words

方向fāng xiàng: A line of movement or the aim toward which something is headed.
倾向qīng xiàng: A natural tendency to favor or move toward a certain side or result.
动向dòng xiàng: The present course of movement or change in a matter or group.
走势zǒu shì: The pattern and direction of change shown by market activity or figures.

Definition in Chinese

指事物在发展过程中表现出来的方向性变化或倾向。zhǐ shì wù zài fā zhǎn guò chéng zhōng biǎo xiàn chū lái de fāng xiàng xìng biàn huà huò qīng xiàng

Word origin

趋 (qū, "move toward") + 势 (shì, "force or momentum") names the direction and strength that a developing situation seems to take.

Usage tips

  • English speakers may first associate this idea with clothing styles, but Chinese uses it broadly for changes in society, business, and daily life.

Other meanings

  • directionnoun
  • fashionnoun
  • currentnoun

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