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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
伤势shāngshìcondition of an injuryHSK 7, unknown, 14 strokes, rank #11426, Very Hard, sports, medicine
shāngshì(shang1shi4)shang shi T1
  1. 1condition of an injury
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March 24, 2026

伤势(傷勢)shāngshì(shang1shi4)

伤势 (shāngshì) refers to the condition or severity of an injury. It is commonly used in medical contexts to describe how serious an injury is and may appear in discussions about health, sports injuries, or accidents.

Strokes14Frequency#11426DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, discussing one's 伤势 is often done with caution, as showing weakness is not favored in many social settings. This reflects a broader cultural emphasis on resilience and strength.

Memory tip

Imagine a 'wounded soldier' (伤) trying to assess his 'injury condition' (势). The character 伤 looks like a knife (刀) cutting into a person (人), reminding you of injury, while 势 signifies a state or condition.

Meanings of 伤势

shāngshì(shang1shi4)
1condition of an injury
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About 伤势

伤势Simplified
傷勢Traditional
14Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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Quick Contrast

伤害 (shānghài) refers to the act of causing harm or injury, while 伤势 (shāngshì) specifically describes the condition or severity of the injury itself.

Usage Notes

Be cautious not to confuse 伤势 with other similar words like 伤害 (shānghài), which means injury or harm in a broader sense. This term is typically used in formal contexts, such as medical reports or discussions with healthcare professionals.

HSK Study Tips

Although 伤势 is not an HSK vocabulary word, it relates closely to HSK Level 4 terms such as 受伤 (shòushāng, to be injured) and 病 (bìng, illness). Students should focus on understanding the context in which injuries might be discussed.

Common Mistakes

Learners often misuse 伤势 as a general term for injury rather than its specific meaning regarding the condition. For example, saying '我有伤势' (I have an injury) is incorrect; a more accurate expression would be '我受伤了' (I am injured).

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Component characters

伤shāngto injure
HSK 56 strokes亻
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势shìpower
HSK 58 strokes力
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How to say condition of an injury in Chinese

“condition of an injury” in Chinese is伤势shāngshì

伤势 (shāngshì) refers to the condition or severity of an injury. It is commonly used in medical contexts to describe how serious an injury is and may appear in discussions about health, sports injuries, or accidents.

When to use 伤势

Be cautious not to confuse 伤势 with other similar words like 伤害 (shānghài), which means injury or harm in a broader sense. This term is typically used in formal contexts, such as medical reports or discussions with healthcare professionals.

伤势 or something close to it

伤害 (shānghài) refers to the act of causing harm or injury, while 伤势 (shāngshì) specifically describes the condition or severity of the injury itself.

What learners get wrong

Learners often misuse 伤势 as a general term for injury rather than its specific meaning regarding the condition. For example, saying '我有伤势' (I have an injury) is incorrect; a more accurate expression would be '我受伤了' (I am injured).

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伤
势

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Common confusions with 伤势

伤势vs伤
shāng

Similar pronunciation but different meanings.

伤势vs伤心
shāng xīn

Different context despite sharing the character 伤.

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The correct pronunciation is 'shāng shì', with the first syllable in the first tone and the second in the fourth tone.

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