状况
The state or condition of something or someone at a specific time. Often used in IELTS when discussing health, economy, or social issues.
Examples
3 of 5你的身体状况怎么样？
How is your physical condition?
政府致力于改善农村的教育状况。
The government is committed to improving the educational situation in rural areas.
他最近状况不太好。
He hasn't been in a good state lately.
Word Family
Memory Tip
状 (form/shape) + 况 (situation) = the shape of the situation.
Quick Quiz
良好的财务___是公司发展的保障。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 状况
Examples
你的身体状况怎么样？
everydayHow is your physical condition?
政府致力于改善农村的教育状况。
formalThe government is committed to improving the educational situation in rural areas.
他最近状况不太好。
informalHe hasn't been in a good state lately.
研究分析了该地区的生态状况。
academicThe study analyzed the ecological status of the region.
我们需要评估公司的财务状况。
businessWe need to assess the company's financial status.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
突发状况
unexpected situation
心理状况
mental state
婚姻状况
marital status
Often Confused With
情况 is more general; 状况 often refers to a more formal 'status' or 'condition'.
Usage Notes
Use this word when describing the current level or state of a development in academic writing.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes use '状态' (state) for '状况' (condition). '状态' is more about a temporary mode of being.
Memory Tip
状 (form/shape) + 况 (situation) = the shape of the situation.
Word Origin
Combination of 'form' and 'condition'.
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
良好的财务___是公司发展的保障。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 状况
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