阵势

陣勢

zhènshì

noun #30,742

Meanings

1 battle formation
2 array
3 scene
4 situation

Characters

battle formation; a spell of

force; momentum; situation

Examples

敌军摆开了阵势。

Díjūn bǎikāi le zhènshì.

The enemy forces took up battle formation.

看这阵势，今晚要下大雨。

Kàn zhè zhènshì, jīnwǎn yào xià dàyǔ.

Looking at this scene, it's going to pour tonight.

Tips

usage

Originally a military term for troop formations, 阵势 now commonly describes any imposing scene or unfolding situation — e.g. a packed protest, a stormy sky, or a tense standoff.

Stroke Order

阵 zhèn

势 shì