Usage note
情景是指某个时间或地方发生的事情或场景。
Qíngjǐng shì zhǐ mǒu gè shíjiān huò dìfang fāshēng de shìqíng huò chǎngjǐng.
Scene refers to an event or setting that happens at a certain time or place.
Context note
在故事里，作者会描述不同的情景，让读者想象出画面。
Zài gùshì lǐ, zuòzhě huì miáoshù bùtóng de qíngjǐng, ràng dúzhě xiǎngxiàng chū huàmiàn.
In stories, authors describe different scenes to help readers imagine the picture.
5 examples
公园里的情景很热闹，孩子们在玩耍。
gōng yuán lǐ de qíng jǐng hěn rè nào， hái zi men zài wán shuǎ。
The scene in the park is lively, with children playing.
这个情景让我想起了小时候的夏天。
zhè ge qíng jǐng ràng wǒ xiǎng qǐ le xiǎo shí hòu de xià tiān。
This scene reminds me of summer when I was little.
电影里的情景非常感人，大家都哭了。
diàn yǐng lǐ de qíng jǐng fēi cháng gǎn rén， dà jiā dōu kū le。
The scene in the movie was very touching, and everyone cried.
在课堂上，老师模拟了一个购物情景。
zài kè táng shàng， lǎo shī mó nǐ le yí gè gòu wù qíng jǐng。
In class, the teacher simulated a shopping scene.
这个情景太美了，像一幅画。
zhè ge qíng jǐng tài měi le， xiàng yì fú huà。
This scene is so beautiful, like a painting.
5 mini stories
在森林里，小兔子看到了一幅美丽的情景。阳光透过树叶洒在地上。
zài sēn lín lǐ， xiǎo tù zi kàn dào le yì fú měi lì de qíng jǐng。 yáng guāng tòu guò shù yè sǎ zài dì shàng。
In the forest, the little rabbit saw a beautiful scene. Sunlight shone through the leaves onto the ground.
学校运动会上的情景很激动人心。同学们都在为选手加油。
xué xiào yùn dòng huì shàng de qíng jǐng hěn jī dòng rén xīn。 tóng xué men dōu zài wèi xuǎn shǒu jiā yóu。
The scene at the school sports meet was very exciting. Classmates were cheering for the athletes.
下雨天的情景很安静。小猫咪躲在屋檐下看雨。
xià yǔ tiān de qíng jǐng hěn ān jìng。 xiǎo māo mī duǒ zài wū yán xià kàn yǔ。
The scene on a rainy day is very quiet. The little kitten hid under the eaves watching the rain.
生日派对上的情景充满了欢笑。大家围着蛋糕唱生日歌。
shēng rì pài duì shàng de qíng jǐng chōng mǎn le huān xiào。 dà jiā wéi zhe dàn gāo chàng shēng rì gē。
The scene at the birthday party was full of laughter. Everyone gathered around the cake singing the birthday song.
图书馆里的情景很安静。每个人都在认真看书。
tú shū guǎn lǐ de qíng jǐng hěn ān jìng。 měi gè rén dōu zài rèn zhēn kàn shū。
The scene in the library is very quiet. Everyone is reading books seriously.
Mini dialogue
熟悉的情景
A
这个情景让我想起小时候。
Zhège qíngjǐng ràng wǒ xiǎngqǐ xiǎoshíhou.
This scene reminds me of my childhood.
B
是啊，很熟悉的情景。
Shì a, hěn shúxī de qíngjǐng.
Yes, a very familiar scene.
快乐的情景
A
公园里孩子们玩耍的情景真快乐。
Gōngyuán lǐ háizimen wánshuǎ de qíngjǐng zhēn kuàilè.
The scene of children playing in the park is so happy.
B
我喜欢这样热闹的情景。
Wǒ xǐhuan zhèyàng rènao de qíngjǐng.
I like such lively scenes.
Related words and contrasts
similar
场景
chǎng jǐng
scene, setting
Often used for a specific location or situation, like in a story or play.
related
情况
qíng kuàng
situation, circumstances
Refers to the state of affairs, more abstract than 情景.
related
景象
jǐng xiàng
sight, scene
Emphasizes the visual aspect of a scene.