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世界

shijie /shì jiè/

“世界” refers to the Earth and everything on it, encompassing all places, people, and things.

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世界 in 30 Seconds

  • Refers to the Earth and all its inhabitants.
  • Can also mean a specific domain or life stage.
  • Fundamental word for describing our planet.

Overview

“世界”是一个非常基础且常用的中文词汇，其基本含义是指我们生活的整个地球，包括所有的地理区域、国家、人民以及自然和人造的万物。在更广泛的意义上，它也可以指代一个特定的领域、范围或人生经历的阶段。作为A1级别的词汇，它主要学习其最基础的“地球”这一含义。

在日常交流中，“世界”通常作为名词使用，指代整个地球或人类社会。它可以单独使用，也可以与“的”连用构成名词性短语，如“世界各地”、“这个世界”。它经常出现在描述地理范围、国际事务、人类活动以及个人感受的语境中。

国际事务：讨论国家间的关系和事件（例如：世界和平，世界经济）。

“地球”更侧重于指代我们居住的这个行星本身，是一个天文学和地理学上的概念。而“世界”则包含了地球上的一切，更强调人类社会、生活和经验的集合。

“人间”特指人类社会，与“天上”或“阴间”相对，强调的是凡人的生活和经历。它比“世界”的范围更小，更聚焦于人类活动本身。

“天下”是一个更古老的词，常指代“普天之下”，即所有的国土和人民，带有一定的文化和历史色彩，有时也指代权力的范围。它不如“世界”常用和普遍。

Examples

1

你好，世界！

everyday

Hello, world!

2

这是一个多么美好的世界啊！

informal

What a beautiful world this is!

3

世界各地的人们都喜欢美食。

everyday

People from all over the world enjoy delicious food.

4

我们需要维护世界和平。

formal

We need to maintain world peace.

Common Collocations

全世界 the whole world
世界各地 all over the world / various parts of the world
世界和平 world peace
世界经济 world economy

Common Phrases

欢迎来到我的世界

Welcome to my world

世界之大

The world is vast

改变世界

Change the world

Often Confused With

世界 vs 地球 (dìqiú)
“地球” refers specifically to the planet Earth as a celestial body. '世界' encompasses the planet and everything on it, including human society and experiences.
世界 vs 人间 (rénjiān)
“人间” specifically means the human world, often contrasted with the divine or afterlife. '世界' is a broader term for the entire planet and its inhabitants.

Grammar Patterns

Noun + 很 + Adjective (e.g., 世界很大) Noun + 的 + Noun (e.g., 世界地图) Quantifier + Noun (e.g., 一个世界)

How to Use It

Usage Notes

The word '世界' is very versatile and fundamental in Chinese. At the A1 level, focus on its primary meaning: the planet Earth and all that it contains. It's frequently used in both spoken and written Chinese across various contexts.

Common Mistakes

Beginners might overuse '世界' when a more specific term like '国家' (country) or '地方' (place) is appropriate. Ensure you understand the scope: '世界' is the broadest term.

Tips

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Think Globally, Speak Simply

Focus on 'world' as the planet Earth for A1 level. Use simple sentences to describe it.
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Avoid Figurative Meanings Initially

While 'world' can mean a personal domain, stick to the literal meaning of Earth at the A1 level to avoid confusion.
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Global Connection

Understanding '世界' helps you talk about global concepts, connecting you to people and places beyond your immediate surroundings.

Word Origin

The character '世' originally depicted the passage of time (generations), and '界' refers to a boundary or realm. Together, '世界' evolved to mean the realm of existence, encompassing time and space, eventually settling on the meaning of 'world'.

Cultural Context

In Chinese culture, '世界' often implies a sense of interconnectedness and shared human experience. Concepts like '天下大同' (universal harmony) reflect a broad view of the world.

Memory Tip

Imagine the whole globe spinning - that's the '世界'. Think of a spinning ball representing all the people and places you know.

Frequently Asked Questions

4 questions
“地球”主要指代我们居住的行星本身，是一个科学概念。而“世界”则包含了地球上的一切，包括人类社会、文化和生活经验，更侧重于人文和整体概念。
“世界”可以用在很多方面，比如描述地理范围（世界各地）、人类社会（世界人民）、国际事务（世界和平）以及个人的生活和感受（我的世界）。
在A1级别，你主要需要掌握“世界”指代整个地球和人类生活范围的最基本含义。
当然有，比如：“你好，世界！”（Hello, world!）或者“这是我的世界。”（This is my world.）

Test Yourself

fill blank

我们生活在同一个 ______ 。

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: 世界

句意是说我们都居住在同一个地球上，所以“世界”是最合适的词。

multiple choice

“世界”主要指的是什么？

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: 地球和其上的一切

“世界”最基本的意思就是指地球以及上面存在的所有事物。

sentence building

请用“世界”、“很大”、“很”组成句子。

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: 世界很大。

“世界很大”是一个简单且常用的句子，描述了地球的广阔。

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