情形 qíngxing circumstances
circumstances; situation
How to remember 情形: 情 feeling + 形 form = circumstances.
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How it is used
- The situation / circumstances / how things are: 具体情形 (jùtǐ qíngxing) the specific situation, 类似的情形 (a similar case).
- Near-synonym of 情况 (qíngkuàng); 情形 is slightly more descriptive of the scene/state of affairs.
- Note neutral tone (qíngxing). Everyday and written.