状 zhuàng state
state; condition; shape; form
How to remember 状: 丬 firewood + 犬 dog = state. After a night on the wet firewood pile, the muddy dog limps home, and mum gasps at his state.
Component breakdown
状 = 丬 firewood + 犬 dog
- 丬 firewood
- 犬 dog
After a night on the wet firewood pile, the muddy dog limps home, and mum gasps at his state.
How it is used
- Bound noun meaning state, condition, or shape, forming a family of related but distinct words: 状况 zhuàngkuàng (overall situation/circumstances, e.g. economic conditions), 状态 zhuàngtài (a more personal, momentary state, physical or mental condition right now), and 现状 xiànzhuàng (the current state of affairs, often used when discussing whether to change something).
- 症状 zhèngzhuàng (symptom) is the standard medical word for describing illness signs.
- 告状 gàozhuàng means to file a complaint or "tell on" someone (a child telling a teacher on a classmate is a classic use).
Words with 状
Example sentences
- 把它恢复到原来的状态。 Bǎ tā huīfù dào yuánlái de zhuàngtài.Return it to its original state.
- 这枚钻戒的形状很特别。 Zhè méi zuànjiè de xíngzhuàng hěn tèbié.The shape of this diamond is very unique.