Since he was a child, he has dreamed of traveling around the world.
世
life/age/generation/era/world/lifetime/epoch/descendant/noble
Hanzi
Grade
Grade 3
Pinyin
shì
Bopomofo
ㄕˋ
Jyutping
sai3
Example sentences
We live in this world and should always have a grateful heart.
In troubled times, people long even more for stability.
Everyone in the world knows this matter.
This city is famous for its beautiful night view.
Nothing is impossible in the world if you set your mind to it.
In people's eyes, family affection is more precious than fame and profit.
That experience was unforgettable to him for the rest of his life.
Example Vocabulary
世界
world
亂世
troubled times; chaotic age; era of disorder
一生一世
世
world; lifetime; generation
世上
in the world; on earth
世事
世人
people in the world; people in general
一世
one's whole life; a lifetime; one generation or era
三世
下世
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