Common Meanings
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shì势
Power, influence, or authority.
这两支队伍实力相当，比赛一定会势均力敌。
These two teams are of equal strength; the match will definitely be evenly matched.
Refers to a situation, appearance, or state of affairs; it can also denote power, momentum, a trend, or a physical posture/stance.
她的舞蹈姿势优美，赢得了观众的掌声。
Her dance posture was graceful, winning the audience's applause.