Chinese
xíngshì
Meaning: situation; circumstances; terrain
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

形勢
形
勢
形势
形
势

Example sentences

We need to formulate a plan according to the changes in the situation.
當前的形勢非常複雜。
当前的形势非常复杂。
The current situation is very complex.
大軍壓境,形勢危急。
大军压境,形势危急。
With the large army bearing down on the border, the situation is critical.

Usage Notes

Refers to the state of affairs or the physical features of a place.

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