Common Meanings
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zhuàng状
appearance; shape; form
海滩上有很多奇形怪状的贝壳。
There are many strangely shaped shells on the beach.
Condition; state; situation
她的健康状况良好。
Her health condition is good.
To describe, narrate, or portray; often used in the context of depicting events, emotions, or objects, or as a grammatical term for an adverbial adjunct.
这篇文章生动地状物写景，读来令人心旷神怡。
This article vividly describes objects and scenery, making one feel refreshed and joyful upon reading it.
A formal document or text that describes an event or situation, such as a petition or a deposition.
他向法院提交了一份诉状。
He submitted a petition to the court.
A type of certificate or document, such as an award certificate or letter of appointment.
他因为表现优秀，获得了学校颁发的奖状
He received an award certificate issued by the school for his excellent performance.