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Chinese dictionary
n.current situation; trend of the times; way things are going; current trend of events; prevailing circumstances
当时因时势所迫，只好离家出走。
Driven by the situation at that time, one had to run away from home.
认清时势
understand the sign of the times
时势使然。
It's just because things are like that now.
Word usage
- Note"时势" is different from "时事". "时势" refers to the development trend and direction of "时事".