xíng
shì

HSK 4
common
noun

Meaning of 形势

形势 means terrain; topography; geographical features (esp. from a military perspective); situation; state of affairs; circumstances; development. Pronounced xíng shì. HSK 4.

  • terrain; topography; geographical features (esp. from a military perspective)
  • situation; state of affairs; circumstances; development

Definitions & Examples

Zhè
de
shān
xíng
shì
fēi
cháng
xiǎn
yào
 
shǒu
nán
gōng
 

The terrain of these mountains and rivers is very strategic and difficult to attack.

Jiāng
jūn
guān
chá
le
zuò
zhàn
de
xíng
xíng
shì
 

The general carefully observed the topography of the combat area.

Píng
jiè
yǒu
de
jūn
shì
xíng
shì
 
men
xùn
le
shèng
 

Relying on favorable military terrain, they quickly achieved victory.