状 zhuàng state
state; condition; shape; form
How to remember 状: 丬 firewood + 犬 dog = state. After a night on the wet firewood pile, the muddy dog limps home, and mum gasps at his state.
Component breakdown
状 = 丬 firewood + 犬 dog
- 丬 firewood
- 犬 dog
After a night on the wet firewood pile, the muddy dog limps home, and mum gasps at his state.
How it is used
- Bound noun meaning state, condition, or shape, forming a family of related but distinct words: 状况 zhuàngkuàng (overall situation/circumstances, e.g. economic conditions), 状态 zhuàngtài (a more personal, momentary state - physical or mental condition right now), and 现状 xiànzhuàng (the current state of affairs, often used when discussing whether to change something).
- 症状 zhèngzhuàng (symptom) is the standard medical word for describing illness signs.
- 告状 gàozhuàng means to file a complaint or "tell on" someone (a child telling a teacher on a classmate is a classic use).
Words with 状
Example sentences
- 把它恢复到原来的状态。 Bǎ tā huīfù dào yuánlái de zhuàngtài.Return it to its original state.
- 这枚钻戒的形状很特别。 Zhè méi zuànjiè de xíngzhuàng hěn tèbié.The shape of this diamond is very unique.