现状
The current state of affairs or the existing situation at a specific time.
Examples
3 of 5我不太满意目前的生活现状。
I am not very satisfied with my current life situation.
会议讨论了国际关系的现状。
The meeting discussed the current state of international relations.
现状就这样，没办法。
The situation is what it is, nothing can be done.
Word Family
Memory Tip
现 (current) + 状 (state/shape) = The current shape of things.
Quick Quiz
许多年轻人对生活___感到压力很大。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 现状
Examples
我不太满意目前的生活现状。
everydayI am not very satisfied with my current life situation.
会议讨论了国际关系的现状。
formalThe meeting discussed the current state of international relations.
现状就这样，没办法。
informalThe situation is what it is, nothing can be done.
学者们正在研究这种濒危物种的生存现状。
academicScholars are studying the current survival status of this endangered species.
我们需要评估公司的财务现状。
businessWe need to assess the company's current financial status.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
现状分析
situational analysis
面临现状
facing the current situation
突破现状
to break through the current state
Often Confused With
现状 specifically emphasizes the *now* (current), while 情况 is a general term for any situation.
Usage Notes
Very common in IELTS Task 2 essays to describe a problem's current state.
Common Mistakes
Sometimes redundant phrasing like '目前的现状' (current current status) is used.
Memory Tip
现 (current) + 状 (state/shape) = The current shape of things.
Word Origin
From '现' (now/present) and '状' (condition/state).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
许多年轻人对生活___感到压力很大。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 现状
Related Vocabulary
More society words
动向
B1The direction in which something is developing or moving; a trend or movement.
志愿者
B1A person who freely offers to take part in an enterprise or undertake a task without being paid.
包容
B1To be inclusive and tolerant of different opinions, cultures, or behaviors.
鸿沟
B1A deep gap or a big difference between two things, such as opinions, social classes, or wealth.
价值观
B1A person's or social group's principles or standards of behavior; one's judgment of what is important in life.
生活方式
B1The way in which a person or group lives, including habits, diet, and activities.
凸显
B1To make something stand out or become more prominent; to highlight a problem or characteristic.
改善
B1To make something better or to improve a situation that was previously unsatisfactory.
建立
B1To start, create, or set up an organization, system, or relationship, especially one that is intended to last for a long time.
冲突
B1A serious disagreement or argument, typically a protracted one. It can refer to physical combat or a clash between opposing ideas or interests.
Comments (0)
Login to CommentStart learning languages for free
Start Learning Free