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    Chinese Grammar

    Expressing 'situation' with 局面 (júmiàn)

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    Topic & Focus

    Structure

    Verb + 了 + 局面

    Explanation

    The noun 局面 (júmiàn) means 'situation' or 'state of affairs' and refers to the overall condition or circumstances of a complex matter. It is often used when describing a scenario that has developed over time, especially one that requires intervention or careful handling, such as 挽救局面 (to save the situation).

    Examples

    • 目前的局面对我们非常不利。

      Mùqián de júmiàn duì wǒmen fēicháng bùlì.

      The current situation is very unfavorable for us.

    • 他的到来彻底改变了整个局面。

      Tā de dàolái chèdǐ gǎibiàn le zhěnggè júmiàn.

      His arrival completely changed the entire situation.

    • 我们需要想办法挽救当前的局面。

      Wǒmen xūyào xiǎng bànfǎ wǎnjiù dāngqián de júmiàn.

      We need to find a way to salvage the current situation.

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