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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
实况shíkuànglive (e.g. broadcast or recording)HSK 7, unknown, 15 strokes, rank #14479, Very Hard
实况shíkuàngwhat is actually happeningHSK 7, unknown, 15 strokes, rank #14479, Very Hard
实况shíkuàngsceneHSK 7, unknown, 15 strokes, rank #14479, Very Hard
实况shíkuàngthe real situationHSK 7, unknown, 15 strokes, rank #14479, Very Hard
shíkuàng(shi2kuang4)shi kuang T2
  1. 1live (e.g. broadcast or recording)
  2. 2what is actually happening
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March 24, 2026

实况(實況)shíkuàng(shi2kuang4)

实况 refers to real-time situations or events, often used in the context of live broadcasts or recordings. It conveys the idea of what is actually happening in the moment, contrasting with pre-recorded or hypothetical scenarios.

Strokes15Frequency#14479DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In China, live broadcasts of events, such as sports, reality shows, or news, have become increasingly popular, reflecting a shift in media consumption habits. The term 实况 is often associated with the immediacy of these experiences.

Memory tip

Think of 实 (real) as a 'seal' on the truth, and 况 (kuang4) as a 'quaint' scene. Imagine watching a live sports event where the 'seal' of reality is the excitement captured in the 'quaint' environment of the stadium.

Meanings of 实况

shíkuàng(shi2kuang4)
1live (e.g. broadcast or recording)
2what is actually happening
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About 实况

实况Simplified
實況Traditional
15Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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Quick Contrast

实时 (shíshí) refers to real-time updates or information, while 实况 (shíkuàng) emphasizes the actual situation occurring at the moment.

Usage Notes

Be careful not to confuse 实况 with 现场 (xiànchǎng), which also means 'on-site' but can imply a physical presence rather than just a live setting. This term is more commonly used in media contexts, like news or sports broadcasts.

HSK Study Tips

Although 实况 is not part of the official HSK vocabulary, it connects to HSK Level 4 vocabulary related to media and communication. Focus on understanding its usage in live contexts to enhance your language skills in these areas.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 实况 with 直播 (zhíbō), which specifically means 'live streaming.' For example, saying '我看了这个节目在实况' is incorrect; it should be '我看了这个节目在直播.'

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Component characters

实shíreal
HSK 48 strokes宀
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况kuàngmoreover
7 strokes冫
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How to say live (e.g. broadcast or recording) in Chinese

“live (e.g. broadcast or recording)” in Chinese is实况shíkuàng

实况 refers to real-time situations or events, often used in the context of live broadcasts or recordings. It conveys the idea of what is actually happening in the moment, contrasting with pre-recorded or hypothetical scenarios.

When to use 实况

Be careful not to confuse 实况 with 现场 (xiànchǎng), which also means 'on-site' but can imply a physical presence rather than just a live setting. This term is more commonly used in media contexts, like news or sports broadcasts.

实况 or something close to it

实时 (shíshí) refers to real-time updates or information, while 实况 (shíkuàng) emphasizes the actual situation occurring at the moment.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 实况 with 直播 (zhíbō), which specifically means 'live streaming.' For example, saying '我看了这个节目在实况' is incorrect; it should be '我看了这个节目在直播.'

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实况 refers to the real-time aspect of an event, while 现场 emphasizes the physical location where the event is taking place.

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