shì

trend; momentum; situation

Character data

Radical ⼒ (19.11)
Strokes 13
SIMPLIFIED

Definitions

勢 shì
  1. 1. trend
  2. 2. momentum
  3. 3. situation
  4. 4. conditions
  5. 5. tendency
  6. 6. influence
  7. 7. power
  8. 8. potential
  9. 9. outward appearance
  10. 10. sign
  11. 11. gesture
  12. 12. male genitals

Words containing 勢

Word Meaning
circumstances require action (idiom); absolutely necessary
evenly matched (idiom)
with irresistible force
posture; gesture
undoubtedly will; to be bound to
situation; state
stuck in a risky situation; hard to stop
influential family; powerful clan
potential energy
powerful person; influential figure
potential well (physics)
potential drop (elec.)
momentum; tendency; impetus
to neuter; neutered
reactionary forces (esp. in Marxist rhetoric)
unconventional
to take advantage of the new situation (idiom)
situation in a state; national strength
national decline
terrain; topography relief
balance of power; equilibrium of forces
general trend; irresistible trend
Mahasthamaprapta Bodhisattva, the Great Strength Bodhisattva
to spread one's voice wide (idiom); wide publicity
posture; position