trend of the times; current situation
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Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesnoun
the objective situation or trend of a particular time period; the tide of the times
formalOften used in formal or written contexts to describe historical trends, political climates, or social circumstances that influence events. Common in set phrases like '时势造英雄'.
Dāng当
shí时
wéi为
shí时
shì势
suǒ所
pò迫
，
tā他
zhǐ只
hǎo好
lí离
jiā家
chū出
zǒu走
。
Forced by the circumstances of the times, he had no choice but to leave home.
Shí时
shì势
zào造
yīng英
xióng雄
，
luàn乱
shì世
chū出
háo豪
jié杰
。
The times produce their heroes, and turbulent times bring forth great leaders.
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Wǒ我
men们
yào要
shùn顺
yìng应
shí时
shì势
，
zhuā抓
zhù住
fā发
zhǎn展
jī机
yù遇
。
We must adapt to the trend of the times and seize opportunities for development.
Tā他
zhī之
suǒ所
yǐ以
néng能
chéng成
gōng功
，
shì是
yīn因
wéi为
tā他
zhǔn准
què确
dì地
kàn看
qīng清
le了
shí时
shì势
。
The reason he was able to succeed was that he accurately saw which way the wind was blowing.