zong6 fong3狀況状况
Jyutpingzong6 fong3
Yalejohng fong
Definition
Condition, situation, or state of affairs.
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How it's used
Often interchangeable with 情況, but 狀況 carries a slightly more formal or clinical tone, frequently used when assessing health, economic status, or technical performance. It implies a snapshot of how things are functioning or developing at a specific moment. You will hear it used in news reports or professional settings more often than in casual gossip.
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How is your physical condition right now?
The situation at the scene is very chaotic, leave quickly.
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Common mistake
Avoid using 狀況 to describe a simple event or a specific incident, as it refers more to the underlying state or status of something rather than a single occurrence. For a simple event, 情況 is a much safer and more natural choice.
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Grammar guides
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
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- ParticlesSentence particles add tone, emotion, and nuance. Learn the most common particles in Cantonese and how to use them.
