qíng​jié HSK5

plot

情节 (情節) qíng​jié
plot noun
the storyline or sequence of events in a literary work, movie, or play

The plot of this novel is very vivid and touching.

circumstances noun
the details, conditions, or facts of a particular situation or legal case

The circumstances of his crime are quite serious, and he will be severely punished.

Frequency

Movie subtitles
14.5 per million appears in 7% of films
Written text
24.3 per million

Details

HSK 2.0
Level 6
HSK 3.0
Level 5

Sources

Definitions
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