Definition
情形 (qíngxing) refers to the specific circumstances or state of affairs in a concrete situation, often used in formal or written contexts. It is similar to 情况 (qíngkuàng) but more focused on the visible or observable details of a scene or event, while 情况 is broader and more common in everyday speech. 情景 (qíngjǐng) emphasizes a scene or spectacle, and 形势 (xíngshì) refers to the overall strategic or political situation.
noun
circumstancessituation
Measure word · 个
Easily confused
- 清醒qīng xǐngsound-alike(adjective) clear-headed, sober, awake
- 庆幸qìng xìngsound-aliketo be glad (that something bad didn't happen); to feel relieved and grateful
- 轻型qīng xíngsound-alikelight (in weight or capacity, used for vehicles, machinery, materials, etc.)
Examples
- 情形，。Zhège qíng xing hěn fùzá, xūyào zǐxì fēnxī.This situation is very complicated and needs careful analysis.
- 情形，。Zài nà zhǒng qíng xing xià, tā zuò chū le zhèngquè de juédìng.Under those circumstances, he made the right decision.
- 情形，。Jīngjì qíng xing hǎozhuǎn hòu, gōngsī kāishǐ zhāopìn xīn yuángōng.After the economic situation improved, the company started hiring new employees.
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