处境 chǔjìng situation (of a person)
How to remember 处境: 处 place + 境 boundary = situation (of a person).
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How it is used
- One's (usually difficult) situation - 处境艰难 (chǔjìng jiānnán) in a tough spot; 改善处境 (gǎishàn chǔjìng) improve one's situation.
- The predicament a person is in; near 境地 (jìngdì) but centers on the person's circumstances. Written-leaning.