世 Stroke Order — How to Write 世
世 is written in 5 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 一, then complete the remaining strokes.
Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.
世 Radical and Character Components
Partial breakdown of 世:廿
世 is a pictograph. Three leaves on a branch.
Radical: 一 + 4 more strokes
世 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- shì
Meanings of 世 in Chinese
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shì世
An era, generation, or age; sometimes specifically a period of thirty years. Used in phrases like 'shì dài' (generations, lifetimes), 'shì jì' (century), 'liú fāng bǎi shì' (to be remembered for generations).
这个家族的传统已经世代相传了数百年。
The traditions of this family have been passed down for hundreds of generations.
Relating to generations; hereditary; ancestral lineage.
他们家世代行医，医术精湛。
Their family has practiced medicine for generations, and their medical skills are superb.
Refers to the human world or earthly realm, often contrasted with the divine; also implies worldly affairs, secular views, or the fickle nature of human relationships.
世上没有不劳而获的成功。
There is no such thing as success without effort in this world.
The world; an age or a generation; all things in the natural world and human society.
他的梦想是环游世界。
His dream is to travel around the world.
Common Words and Phrases with 世
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Current social evils
教育资源的分配不均是当今社会的一大世弊，需要我们共同努力去解决。
The uneven distribution of educational resources is a major contemporary social ill, requiring our collective efforts to address.
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a family feud; a hereditary enmity between families or individuals spanning generations
在那个小镇上，两个酿酒家族因为独特的秘方，彼此之间结下了世仇
In that small town, two winemaking families developed a generational feud with each other over a unique secret recipe.
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Handed down through generations; ancestral.
这道菜的独特烹饪秘方是他们家族世传的。
The unique cooking secret of this dish has been passed down through their family for generations.
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order of generations; generational order
这份家谱详细记载了家族中每个成员的世次，帮助后人了解他们的祖先。
This family genealogy meticulously records the generational order of each member, helping descendants understand their ancestors.
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The state of society and its prevailing morals or customs.
他感叹如今的世道，人情淡薄，物欲横流。
He lamented the current social climate, where human warmth is scarce and materialism is rampant.
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Public morals or social trends; the general mood or atmosphere of society.
随着时代的进步，世风也在悄然发生着变化，人们对生活有了新的理解。
As times advance, social customs are quietly changing, and people are developing new understandings of life.
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Worldly-wise; sophisticated in social conduct and experienced in dealing with people.
他年轻时吃了不少苦，所以现在为人处世显得格外世故。
He went through many hardships in his youth, which is why he now appears exceptionally worldly-wise in his conduct.
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The end of a century, often referring to a period of decline or transition for a society.
那部小说完美地捕捉了世纪末社会中弥漫的忧郁与浪漫情怀。
That novel perfectly captured the melancholic and romantic sentiments pervading society at the end of the century.
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A distinguished or aristocratic family, often with a long history of high social status, wealth, or official positions across generations.
这户人家是当地有名的书香世家，几代人都从事教育和文学创作。
This family is a renowned scholarly lineage in the area, with several generations engaged in education and literary creation.
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family friends for generations
我们两家是世交，爷爷辈就是好朋友了。
Our two families have been friends for generations; our grandfathers were already good friends.
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A 'shìjièguān' (world outlook) refers to one's fundamental and comprehensive view of the world.
一个人的成长经历会深刻地塑造他的世界观
A person's life experiences deeply shape their worldview.
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Esperanto, an international auxiliary language created in 1887 by Polish ophthalmologist L. L. Zamenhof, known for its relatively simple grammar.
学习世界语可以帮助人们跨越语言障碍进行交流。
Learning Esperanto can help people communicate across language barriers.
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current world situation
随着科技的飞速发展，世局也在不断演变，给人们的生活带来新的机遇与挑战。
With the rapid development of technology, the world situation is also constantly evolving, bringing new opportunities and challenges to people's lives.
More words with 世
- chén尘shì世this mortal world; the human world
- wèn问shì世to be published, to be released
- chǔ处shì世social conduct, to conduct oneself
- chuàng创shì世the creation of the world; Genesis
- dùn遁shì世live in seclusion, withdraw from society
- jīn今shì世this life; the present age
- kuàng旷shì世peerless, unrivaled
- qì弃shì世renounce the world, pass away
- shì逝shì世die, pass away
- xiè谢shì世to pass away; to die
- yàn厌shì世World-weary, Pessimistic
- zhì治shì世Peaceful times, Well-governed era
- zhuó浊shì世Corrupt world, Decadent age
- yǒng永shì世Everlasting; perpetual; forever.
- zài在shì世Alive, Living
- bì毕shì世Lifelong; all one's life.
- jì季shì世degenerate age, times of decline
- jì济shì世help the world, benefit mankind
- mò末shì世Apocalypse, The End Times
- shè涉shì世Be involved in worldly affairs, Enter society
Idioms with 世
- shì世dài代shū书xiāng香Generations of scholarly family
- shì世dào道rén人qíng情ways of the world and human nature
- shì世dào道rén人xīn心social morality and popular sentiment
- shì世fēng风rì日xià下public morals declining daily
- shì世qíng情rú如zhǐ纸worldly sentiments are thin and fickle
- shì世rén人jiē皆zhī知known by all
- shì世shì世dài代dài代for generations
- shì世sú俗zhī之jiàn见conventional or worldly views
- shì世tài态rén人qíng情social customs and human relations
- shì世tài态yán炎liáng凉fickleness of human relationships
- shì世wài外táo桃yuán源a peaceful secluded utopia
- ào傲shì世qīng轻wù物arrogant and disdainful of the world
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Open the tool →Questions about 世
What does 世 mean in Chinese?
世 (shì) means “An era, generation, or age” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 世?
世 is pronounced shì in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 世 have?
世 has 5 strokes.
How do you write 世?
世 is written in 5 strokes, starting from the radical 一. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 世?
The radical of 世 is 一, and 世 is a pictograph.