Dictionary🇨🇳 Chinese → 🇺🇸 English
情况
qíngkuàng
Description
“情况”指的是一件事的样子和状态。
"情况" refers to the appearance and state of a matter.
我们常问“情况怎么样”，想知道现在发生了什么。
We often ask "情况怎么样" to find out what is happening now.
Meanings
情况qíngkuàng
situation; circumstances; state of affairs
现在的情况很复杂。
The current situation is complicated.
情况qíngkuàng
condition; how things are going
请告诉我他的身体情况。
Please tell me about his health condition.
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Notes
- Etymology
情 (feeling/circumstance) + 况 (condition), together meaning overall state of affairs.
- Nuance
情况 is broad and neutral; 情形 is similar but slightly more descriptive of details.
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