Definition
情景 (qíngjǐng) focuses on a concrete scene or situation that you can visualize, like a warm family scene or a tense moment. It is more vivid and visual than 情况 (qíngkuàng), which is a general, factual 'situation' or 'state of affairs'. 场面 (chǎngmiàn) is a broader public scene (e.g., a crowd or event), while 景象 (jǐngxiàng) emphasizes a grand sight or view.
noun
scenespectaclecircumstancessituation
Easily confused
- 清静qīng jìngsound-alikequiet and peaceful
- 情境qíng jìngsound-alike(noun) situation; context; setting; environment (with a focus on the specific circumstances and atmosphere)
Examples
- 情景。Zhè zhǒng wēnnuǎn de qíng jǐng ràng wǒ xiǎngqǐ le jiāxiāng.This warm scene reminds me of my hometown.
- 情景，。Dāngshí de qíng jǐng fēicháng jǐnzhāng, dàjiā dōu bù gǎn shuōhuà.The situation at that time was very tense; no one dared to speak.
- 情景？Nǐ néng jiěshì yíxià dāngshí de jùtǐ qíng jǐng ma?Can you explain the specific situation at that time?
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