伤势 shāngshì condition of an injury
How to remember 伤势: 伤 to injure + 势 power = condition of an injury.
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How it is used
- The severity/state of an injury - 他伤势严重 (tā shāngshì yánzhòng) his injuries are serious.
- Refers to the condition of a wound, not the wound itself; pairs with 严重 (serious), 好转 (improving), 恶化.
- Contrast 伤口 (shāngkǒu, the physical wound); 伤势 is how bad the injury is overall.