state of affairs; situation
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 5 examplesnoun
state of affairs; situation; development
formalOften refers to situations that are problematic, serious, or developing, though it can be used neutrally. Primarily used in written language or formal speech.
Zhèng政
fǔ府
zhèng正
zài在
mì密
qiè切
guān关
zhù注
shì事
tài态
de的
fā发
zhǎn展
。
The government is closely monitoring the development of the situation.
Cǐ此
shì事
tài态
shí十
fēn分
yán严
zhòng重
，
xū需
yào要
lì立
jí即
chù处
lǐ理
。
This situation is very serious and needs immediate attention.
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Jīng经
guò过
tán谈
pàn判
，
jǐn紧
zhāng张
de的
shì事
tài态
yǒu有
suǒ所
huǎn缓
hé和
。
After negotiations, the tense situation has eased somewhat.
Tā他
men们
dān担
xīn心
shì事
tài态
huì会
jìn进
yī一
bù步
kuò扩
dà大
。
They are worried the situation will expand further.
Xīn新
wén闻
zhōng中
bào报
dào道
le了
dāng当
dì地
de的
fù复
zá杂
shì事
tài态
。
The news reported on the complex local situation.