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
power and influence; might
defensive position; guard
mindset; prejudice; attitude
marketing campaign
to examine and judge the situation
to judge the hour and size up the situation; to take stock
situation; state (of affairs)
features of a mountain; topography of a mountain
weak; vulnerable
disadvantaged social groups (e.g. the handicapped)
strong; powerful; intensive
situation; circumstances; terrain
the situation is grim; in grave difficulties
to become dominant; to win power; to get authority
situation; circumstance
evil forces; criminal elements
situation; posture
gesture; sign; signal
to show off; to demonstrate gymnastic skills
(fig.) to take the offensive; to assume a fighting stance
(military) offensive
(Western-style) horoscope
circumstances; current situation; current trend
Time makes the man (idiom). The trend of events brings forth the hero.
person in power; the one with authority; the guy in charge