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状况 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
状况zhuàngkuàngconditionHSK 5, n, rank #1499, Medium
状况zhuàngkuàngstateHSK 5, n, rank #1499, Medium
状况zhuàngkuàngsituationHSK 5, n, rank #1499, Medium
状况zhuàngkuàng>个[gè]HSK 5, n, rank #1499, Medium
zhuàngkuàng(zhuang4kuang4) T4
  1. 1condition
  2. 2state
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March 24, 2026
状况(狀況)zhuàngkuàng(zhuang4kuang4)

状况 refers to the condition or state of something, often used to describe situations or circumstances. It is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts, such as discussing health, economic conditions, or general situations in life.

Frequency#1499DifficultyMedium
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, discussing one’s 状况 can often include a social aspect, as it may imply not just the physical state but also emotional or financial well-being, reflecting the holistic view of health.

Memory Tip

Imagine a 'zhuang' (壮) man in good 'kuang' (况) condition, standing tall and strong. The characters suggest a robust state, where '壮' hints at strength and vitality, helping you remember both the pronunciation and meaning.

Meanings of 状况

zhuàngkuàng(zhuang4kuang4)
1condition
2state
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About 状况

状况Simplified
狀況Traditional
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#1499Frequency Rank
个Measure Word
HSK 2.0L5HSK 3.0L5ElementaryTOCFLL3HSKKL2CEFRA2

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AI Study Notes for 状况

Quick Contrast

状况 (condition) vs 情况 (situation) — use 状况 for a more specific focus on the state of something, while 情况 often refers to broader circumstances.

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a 'zhuang' (壮) man in good 'kuang' (况) condition, standing tall and strong. The characters suggest a robust state, where '壮' hints at strength and vitality, helping you remember both the pronunciation and meaning.

Usage Notes

Be careful not to confuse 状况 with 情况 (qíngkuàng), which is more about circumstances than conditions. It's commonly used in formal contexts, so ensure you adjust your language according to the setting.

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK Level 5 word, 状况 connects with other words describing states, such as 情况 (qíngkuàng) or 状态 (zhuàngtài). Focus on using it in sentences to describe various conditions, enhancing your vocabulary around situations and states.

Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, discussing one’s 状况 can often include a social aspect, as it may imply not just the physical state but also emotional or financial well-being, reflecting the holistic view of health.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 状况 with similar words like 情况 (qíngkuàng). For example, saying '他的情况很好' (tā de qíngkuàng hěn hǎo) when talking about health is incorrect; it should be 状况 instead.

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Component Characters

状zhuàngaccusation
HSK 37 strokes犬
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况kuàngmoreover
7 strokes冫
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Grammar Patterns of 状况

状况 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 4 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.

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十年后，两座城市的发展____如此不同。

After ten years, the development of the two cities is so different.

Example Sentences for 状况 (10)

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你必须搞清状况以及自己的底线。

nǐ bì xū gǎo qīng zhuàng kuàng yǐ jí zì jǐ de dǐ xiàn。

You have to know what's what and when to draw the line.
2
你头发的发质与健康状况都应改善。

nǐ tóu fā de fā zhì yǔ jiàn kāng zhuàng kuàng dū yīng gǎi shàn。

Both the texture and condition of your hair should improve.
3
卡斯帕对欧洲农业状况发表了一番颇有见地的见解。

kǎ sī pà duì ōu zhōu nóng yè zhuàng kuàng fā biǎo le yī fān pō yǒu jiàn dì de jiàn jiě。

Kaspar had spoken know-ledgeably about the state of agriculture in Europe.
4
尽管这辆汽车基本状况良好，我还是担心一些地方不够安全。

jìn guǎn zhè liàng qì chē jī běn zhuàng kuàng liáng hǎo， ， wǒ huán shì dān xīn yī xiē dì fāng bù gòu ān。

Although the car is basically sound, I was worried about certain areas.
5
经济萧条只不过加速了原本就在改变行业状况的变化。

jīng jì xiāo tiáo zhī bù guò jiā sù le yuán běn jiù zài gǎi biàn háng yè zhuàng kuàng de biàn huà。

Recession has simply accelerated changes that have been reshaping the industry anyway.
6
有必要让公众在充分知情的状况下展开辩论。

yǒu bì yào ràng gōng zhòng zài chōng fēn zhī qíng de zhuàng kuàng xià zhǎn kāi biàn lùn。

There needs to be a properly informed public debate.
7
当前经济状况需要立即将利率下调两个百分点.

dāng qián jīng jì zhuàng kuàng xū yào lì jí jiāng lì shuài xià tiáo liǎng gè bǎi fēn diǎn.

The economy needs an immediate 2 per cent cut in interest rates.
8
10月，制造业经济已经连续第6个月出现萎缩状况。

10 10， yuè ， zhì zào yè jīng jì yǐ jīng lián6 xù dì 6 gè yuè chū xiàn wěi。

The manufacturing economy contracted in October for the sixth consecutive month.
9
想想人质曾遭受的折磨，获救后其身体状况已经是出奇地好了。

xiǎng xiǎng rén zhì zēng zāo shòu de zhē mó， ， huò jiù hòu qí shēn tǐ zhuàng kuàng yǐ jīng shì chū qí dì hǎo。

The former hostage is in remarkably good shape considering his ordeal.
10
汽车状况好极了。

qì chē zhuàng kuàng hǎo jí le。

The car was in A1 condition.

Cultural Notes for 状况

🏮Cultural insight

In Chinese culture, discussing one’s 状况 can often include a social aspect, as it may imply not just the physical state but also emotional or financial well-being, reflecting the holistic view of health.

Frequently Asked Questions about 状况

You can say '他的健康状况很好' (tā de jiànkāng zhuàngkuàng hěn hǎo) meaning 'His health condition is very good.'