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境地 (jìngdì) - use 地步 for a more negative connotation, while 境地 can be more neutral or descriptive.
地步 is often used in negative contexts, such as discussing someone's unfortunate situation. Common collocations include '陷入地步' (to fall into a plight) and '这个地步' (this extent). It's important to use it in a context that conveys seriousness or urgency.
As an HSK Level 6 word, 地步 connects to other advanced vocabulary that describes conditions and situations, such as 状况 (zhuàngkuàng) meaning 'condition' and 情况 (qíngkuàng) meaning 'situation'. Focus on using it in complex sentences to express nuanced situations.
Learners often confuse 地步 with the similar-sounding 地位 (dìwèi), which means 'status' or 'position'. For example, saying '他的地位很差' (His situation is very poor) is incorrect; use '他的地步很差' instead.
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How to say condition in Chinese
“condition” in Chinese is地步
地步 (dìbù) refers to the condition or situation someone finds themselves in, often implying a negative context such as a plight or difficult circumstance. It can also denote the extent or degree to which a situation has developed, suggesting limitations on options or actions available.
When to use 地步
地步 is often used in negative contexts, such as discussing someone's unfortunate situation. Common collocations include '陷入地步' (to fall into a plight) and '这个地步' (this extent). It's important to use it in a context that conveys seriousness or urgency.
地步 or something close to it
境地 (jìngdì) - use 地步 for a more negative connotation, while 境地 can be more neutral or descriptive.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 地步 with the similar-sounding 地位 (dìwèi), which means 'status' or 'position'. For example, saying '他的地位很差' (His situation is very poor) is incorrect; use '他的地步很差' instead.
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Grammar Patterns of 地步
地步 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 8 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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她不得不疲惫____行穿过伦敦，这让她相当生气。
She was rather cross about having to trail across London.
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No, 地步 typically carries a negative connotation and is used to describe unfortunate or difficult situations.
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