sự tình
Definition
- Noun:
- The state of affairs / The situation: Refers to the overall circumstances, conditions, or set of facts surrounding a specific matter or event. It implies a comprehensive view of how things stand.
- The matter / The case: Denotes a particular incident, occurrence, or subject under consideration, often with a focus on its details and development.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Anh ấy đã báo cáo đầy đủ sự tình cho cấp trên. (He fully reported the situation to his superiors.)
- Chúng ta cần tìm hiểu rõ sự tình trước khi quyết định. (We need to understand the matter clearly before deciding.)
- Sự tình diễn biến rất phức tạp. (The state of affairs developed very complicatedly.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "sự tình" is formal and is often used in written contexts, official reports, or serious discussions to describe circumstances objectively. It is less common in casual, everyday conversation.
Variants and Related Words
Tình hình (n): situation, state. This is a more common and slightly less formal synonym.
- Tình hình kinh tế hiện nay rất ổn định. (The current economic situation is very stable.)
Sự việc (n): event, incident. Focuses more on a concrete happening rather than the broader state.
- Sự việc xảy ra đột ngột. (The incident happened suddenly.)
Synonyms
- Situation: the set of circumstances at a given time.
- State of affairs: the current condition of a situation.
- Matter: an affair or situation under consideration.
Related Phrases
Nắm rõ sự tình: to grasp the situation thoroughly.
- Người lãnh đạo phải nắm rõ sự tình. (A leader must grasp the situation thoroughly.)
Trình bày sự tình: to present/explain the situation.
- Luật sư trình bày sự tình trước tòa. (The lawyer presented the case before the court.)