guóshì

国势

Word · NounTraditional國勢

national power; national situation

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Meanings

2 senses · 6 examples
1.

noun

national power; national strength; might of a nation

formal

Refers to the comprehensive strength of a country, encompassing economic, military, technological, and political power. Often used in formal or academic contexts.

Gǎi改
gé革
kāi开
fàng放
yǐ以
lái来
 ,
Zhōng中
guó国
de的
guó国
shì势
rì日
yì益
qiáng强
dà大
 。

Since the reform and opening up, China's national power has grown increasingly strong.

Zhǐ只
yǒu有
jīng经
jì济
fā发
zhǎn展
le了
 ,
guó国
shì势
cái才
néng能
zhēn真
zhèng正
qiáng强
shèng盛
 。

Only with economic development can national power truly become strong and prosperous.

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Guó国
shì势
zhēng蒸
zhēng蒸
rì日
shàng上
 ,
rén人
mín民
ān安
jū居
lè乐
yè业
 。

The national power is flourishing day by day, and the people live in peace and contentment.

2.

noun

national situation; state of the nation; condition of a country

formal

Refers to the current political, social, military, or economic situation of a country, often implying a critical, changing, or strategic state. Can carry a literary or formal tone.

Dāng当
shí时
guó国
shì势
wēi危
dài殆
 ,
bǎi百
xìng姓
liú流
lí离
shī失
suǒ所
 。

At that time, the national situation was perilous, and the common people were displaced and homeless.

Miàn面
duì对
dòng动
dàng荡
de的
guó国
shì势
 ,
zhèng政
fǔ府
cǎi采
qǔ取
le了
guǒ果
duàn断
cuò措
shī施
 。

Facing the turbulent national situation, the government took decisive measures.

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Guó国
shì势
hǎo好
zhuǎn转
 ,
shè社
huì会
zhì秩
xù序
zhú逐
jiàn渐
huī恢
fù复
 。

The national situation improved, and social order gradually recovered.