情况 (qíngkuàng)

情况 refers to the circumstances or state of affairs — a situation as it currently stands. It is a very common and flexible word used in news, conversation, and formal writing.

Meanings

[noun] Situation; condition; circumstances; state of affairs.

Example Sentences

请说明一下情况。 Qǐng shuōmíng yīxià qíngkuàng. Please explain the situation.

目前的情况还不清楚。 Mùqián de qíngkuàng hái bù qīngchǔ. The current situation is still unclear.

情况有些复杂，需要时间处理。 Qíngkuàng yǒuxiē fùzá, xūyào shíjiān chǔlǐ. The situation is a bit complicated and requires time to handle.

根据实际情况，我们调整了计划。 Gēnjù shíjì qíngkuàng, wǒmen tiáozhěng le jìhuà. Based on the actual situation, we adjusted the plan.

Collocations

Collocation	Meaning
了解情况	understand the situation
实际情况	actual situation
紧急情况	emergency situation
说明情况	explain the situation
根据情况	depending on the situation

Memory Hook

情 (emotion / feeling) plus 况 (condition / state). The emotional state of affairs — how things feel and stand at this moment.