形势

• 拼音: xíng shì
• 汉字拆解: 形 = 开 (phonetic) + 彡 (lines); 势 = 执 (hold) + 力 (force)

含义

Situation; circumstances; the state of affairs at a given time.

Refers to the overall state of a situation, often in political, economic, or strategic contexts. More formal than 情况 and often implies a dynamic situation that may change. Frequently used in news and official speech.

例句

1. 目前国际经济形势比较复杂，许多企业都面临不小的挑战。
2. 他仔细分析了当前的市场形势，提出了一套新的应对策略。
3. 随着形势的不断变化，我们需要灵活地调整原来的计划。

用法指南

语境: politics, business, news

语气: serious

正确说法

• 当前的就业形势对应届毕业生来说不太乐观。(The current employment situation is not very optimistic for this year's graduates.)
• 我们要根据形势的变化及时作出判断。(We need to make timely judgements based on how the situation changes.)

错误说法

• 用形势描述个人小事，如今天吃饭的形势。(Don't use 形势 for trivial personal matters — use 情况 for everyday situations like 吃饭的情况.)

起源与历史

Compound of 形 (shape/form) and 势 (power/momentum), together meaning the overall shape and force of a situation.

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal