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形势
xíngshì
Description
"形势"指某个时候的情况和局面，特别是政治、经济或比赛的整体状态。
"形势" refers to the situation and state at a certain time, especially the overall condition in politics, economy, or competitions.
我们常说"形势很好"或者"形势严峻"。
We often say "形势很好" (the situation is good) or "形势严峻" (the situation is severe).
Meanings
形势xíngshì
situation; circumstances; state of affairs
现在的经济形势不太好。
The current economic situation is not very good.
形势xíngshì
terrain; lay of the land
这里山高路险，形势很复杂。
The terrain here is mountainous and dangerous, with a very complex situation.
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Notes
- Nuance
形势 stresses an overall changing situation; don't confuse it with the homophone 形式 (form/format).
- Etymology
形 (shape) + 势 (momentum, power), literally the shape of momentum.
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