tình hình
[tïŋ˨˩ hïŋ˨˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(noun) situation, state of affairs
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
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Equivalents & related
Near equivalent
state of affairs
A situation or set of circumstances
English
Near equivalent
tình huống
(noun) situation, state of affairs
Tiếng Việt · via state of affairs
Near equivalent
thực trạng
(noun) actual situation; real state of affairs
Tiếng Việt · via state of affairs
Near equivalent
cục diện
(noun) situation; state of affairs
Tiếng Việt · via state of affairs
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Common questions
What does “tình hình” mean?
(noun) situation, state of affairs
Is “tình hình” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
What is the closest equivalent?
“state of affairs” (English) — near equivalent.