qíng情kuàng况(Mandarin)(Cantonese)
情況 (Traditional: 情況)
Dictionary
circumstances; state of affairs; situation
Measure word: 種|种[zhǒng]
Examples
这种紧急情况，我们必须马上做出决定。
Zhè zhǒng jǐnjí qíngkuàng, wǒmen bìxū mǎshàng zuò chū juédìng.
→ In this emergency situation, we must make a decision immediately.
目前公司的财务状况不太好，我们需要节省开支。
Mùqián gōngsī de cáiwù zhuàngkuàng bù tài hǎo, wǒmen xūyào jiéshěng kāizhī.
→ The company's financial situation is not very good right now; we need to cut expenses.
你了解当地的情况吗？我们最好先调查一下。
Nǐ liǎojiě dāngdì de qíngkuàng ma? Wǒmen zuìhǎo xiān diàochá yīxià.
→ Do you know the local situation? We'd better investigate first.
Did You Know?
Word Formation
情 means 'feeling' or 'situation' and 况 means 'condition'.
Usage Tips
情况 is a noun meaning 'situation' and often used with 的 to describe specifics, e.g., 这种情况 (this kind of situation) or 看情况 (it depends).