noun HSK 4
Traditional 狀況
condition · situation · state of affairs · circumstances
Meaning
状况 refers to the current state, condition, or situation of something or someone. It describes how things are at a given moment, often used when discussing health, performance, circumstances, or general states of affairs.
Usage
This is a common, neutral term used in both spoken and written Chinese. It frequently appears in phrases like 身体状况 (physical condition) or 经济状况 (economic situation). Native speakers often use it when checking on conditions or reporting on how things are going. It's slightly more formal than 情况 but widely used in everyday contexts.
Examples
- 01他最近的身体状况不太好。.His physical condition hasn't been very good recently.
- 02我们需要了解当地的经济状况。.We need to understand the local economic situation.
Characters
Measure words
- 种一种状况
Common collocations
- 身体状况physical condition
- 经济状况economic situation
- 健康状况health condition
- 目前状况current situation
Origin
Both characters relate to describing conditions. 状 originally depicted appearances or forms, while 况 means circumstances. Together they emphasize the state or condition of something.