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March 24, 2026
情景qíngjǐng(qing2jing3)
情景 (qíngjǐng) refers to a specific scene or situation, often emphasizing the emotional or atmospheric aspects involved. It is commonly used to describe settings in stories, performances, or real-life scenarios that evoke particular feelings or circumstances.
Frequency#5094DifficultyMedium
Cultural Note
In Chinese storytelling, the setting often plays a crucial role in conveying the emotional depth of the narrative, making 情景 an important term in both literature and everyday conversation.
Memory Tip
Imagine a '情' (feeling) that you experience in a beautiful landscape or '景' (scene). Picture yourself standing in a picturesque spot, where your emotions blend with the scenery, creating a vivid '情景' (qíngjǐng) that resonates deeply.
Meanings of 情景
qíngjǐng(qing2jing3)
1scene
2sight
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About 情景
情景Simplified
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#5094Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L5HSK 3.0L5IntermediateTOCFLL4HSKKL2CEFRB1
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AI Study Notes for 情景
Quick Contrast
场景 (chǎngjǐng) refers to a scene or setting, typically in a more neutral or descriptive sense, without the emotional emphasis that 情景 (qíngjǐng) carries.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a '情' (feeling) that you experience in a beautiful landscape or '景' (scene). Picture yourself standing in a picturesque spot, where your emotions blend with the scenery, creating a vivid '情景' (qíngjǐng) that resonates deeply.
Usage Notes
Be cautious not to confuse 情景 with similar words like 情况 (qíngkuàng), which means 'situation' in a more general sense. 情景 is more about the emotional context. It is also used in both formal and informal settings, but the nuance may vary slightly depending on the context.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 5 word, 情景 connects well with other emotion or scene-related vocabulary. Focus on using it in descriptive sentences and practice pairing it with verbs or adjectives that enhance its meaning, such as 描述 (miáoshù - to describe) or 美丽 (měilì - beautiful).
Cultural Note
In Chinese storytelling, the setting often plays a crucial role in conveying the emotional depth of the narrative, making 情景 an important term in both literature and everyday conversation.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 情景 with the word 情况 (qíngkuàng) and use them interchangeably; for example, saying '我不知道这个情景' (I don't know this situation) when they mean '我不知道这个情况' (I don't know this situation). Remember that 情景 is more about the scene and emotions involved.
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Grammar Patterns of 情景
情景 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 6 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
Exercise 1 of 4
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白日梦可能像是真实____的预演。
Daydreams may seem to be rehearsals for real-life situations.
Example Sentences for 情景 (6)
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1
白日梦可能像是真实情景的预演。
bái rì mèng kě néng xiàng shì zhēn shí qíng jǐng de yù yǎn。
Daydreams may seem to be rehearsals for real-life situations.
2
为重现当时的情景，他们做了大量细致的工作。
wéi zhòng xiàn dāng shí de qíng jǐng， ， tā mén zuò le dà liáng xì zhì de gōng。
Elaborate efforts were made to reconstruct what had happened.
It was unbelievably dramatic as lightning crackled all round the van.
4
上的刻痕.有一幅图画描绘了两个男人正在烟薰蜂巢的情景.
shàng de kè hén. . yǒu yī fú tú huà miáo huì le liǎng gè nán rén zhèng zài yān xūn fēng cháo de qíng.
One drawing shows two men smoking out a bees'nest.
5
纽约人在说唱音乐中表现晚会和俱乐部的情景，我则说唱飞车追逐和枪战的情景。
niǔ yuē rén zài shuō chàng yīn lè zhōng biǎo xiàn wǎn huì hé jù lè bù de qíng jǐng， ， wǒ zé shuō chàng fēi chē zhuī zhú hé qiāng zhàn de qíng。
New Yorkers rap about parties and clubs, I rap about car chases and guns.
6
一幅理想化的为人父母的情景
yī fú lǐ xiǎng huà de wéi rén fù mǔ de qíng jǐng
a romanticized picture of parenthood
Cultural Notes for 情景
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese storytelling, the setting often plays a crucial role in conveying the emotional depth of the narrative, making 情景 an important term in both literature and everyday conversation.
Frequently Asked Questions about 情景
You can say: '在这个情景下，我感到很幸福' (In this scene, I feel very happy).
While it often emphasizes emotions, it can also simply refer to the physical setting of a situation.
Yes, 情景 is suitable for both formal and informal contexts.
