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    Referring to "situation" or "circumstances" with 情况 (qíngkuàng)

    Topic & Focus

    Structure

    Modifier + 情况

    Explanation

    情况 (qíngkuàng) is a noun meaning "situation," "condition," or "circumstances." It describes the state of affairs or how things stand at a given moment. For example, 了解情况 means "to understand the situation."

    Examples

    • 你能介绍一下目前的情况吗？

      nǐ néng jièshào yīxià mùqián de qíngkuàng ma?

      Can you give an overview of the current situation?

    • 根据现场情况，我们调整了计划。

      gēnjù xiànchǎng qíngkuàng, wǒmen tiáozhěng le jìhuà.

      Based on the situation on-site, we adjusted the plan.

    • 在紧急情况下请拨打急救电话。

      zài jǐnjí qíngkuàng xià qǐng bōdǎ jíjiù diànhuà.

      In an emergency, please call the emergency number.

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