趋势 (qūshì) — trend, tendency

趋势 (qūshì)

趋势 refers to the observable direction or tendency of development over time, indicating where things are heading based on current patterns.

Meanings

1. [noun] trend, tendency, direction of development
2. [noun] momentum, trajectory (of events or changes)

Example Sentences

全球化是当今世界经济发展的主要趋势之一。 Quánqiú huà shì dāngjīn shìjiè jīngjì fāzhǎn de zhǔyào qūshì zhī yī. Globalization is one of the main trends in today's world economic development.

从目前的数据来看，这一行业呈现出明显的上升趋势。 Cóng mùqián de shùjù lái kàn, zhè yī hángyè chéngxiàn chū míngxiǎn de shàngshēng qūshì. Based on current data, this industry shows a clear upward trend.

分析师认为，人工智能将成为未来科技发展的主导趋势。 Fēnxī shī rènwéi, réngōng zhìnéng jiāng chéngwéi wèilái kējì fāzhǎn de zhǔdǎo qūshì. Analysts believe that artificial intelligence will become the dominant trend in future technology development.

城镇化是中国当前最重要的社会发展趋势之一。 Chéngzhèn huà shì Zhōngguó dāngqián zuì zhòng yào de shèhuì fāzhǎn qūshì zhī yī. Urbanization is one of the most important social development trends in China at present.

逆趋势而行往往需要极大的勇气和远见。 Nì qūshì ér xíng wǎngwǎng xūyào jí dà de yǒngqì hé yuǎnjiàn. Going against trends often requires great courage and foresight.

市场的整体趋势向好，投资者保持乐观。 Shìchǎng de zhěngtǐ qūshì xiàng hǎo, tóuzī zhě bǎochí lèguān. The overall market trend is positive, and investors remain optimistic.

Collocations

Usage Notes

趋势 implies a direction or trajectory based on observed patterns and is commonly used in forecasting, analysis, and reporting. It is more analytical and forward-looking than 现象 (phenomenon), as it describes not just what is happening now but where things are heading. The phrase 发展趋势 (development trend) is one of the most common compound nouns in Chinese journalism and academic writing.

At B2 level, 趋势 is indispensable for economic analysis, social commentary, and any writing that discusses change over time.

Memory Hook

趋 means to move toward or tend toward, and 势 means force or momentum -- 趋势 is the momentum moving in a direction, like a river flowing steadily toward the sea.