‘趋势’ (qū shì) is a noun meaning 'trend' or 'tendency' — the general direction in which something is developing or changing over time. The first character 趋 (qū) means 'to move toward' or 'to head in a direction', suggesting motion and purpose; the second character 势 (shì) means 'power', 'force', or 'situation', implying momentum or prevailing conditions. Together, they convey the idea of a recognizable, often gradual, movement or shift in behavior, opinion, technology, economics, or social patterns.

This word is commonly used in formal or semi-formal contexts — such as news reports, business analysis, academic writing, and everyday discussion about societal changes. It often appears with verbs like ‘显示’ (to show), ‘反映’ (to reflect), ‘上升/下降’ (to rise/fall), or modifiers like ‘明显’ (obvious), ‘长期’ (long-term), or ‘全球’ (global). While it can describe neutral, positive, or negative developments, it always implies observable, collective movement rather than individual preference.