世 (shì): Stroke Order, Meaning & How to Write

The world and its people

世 + noun

In these words, 世 refers to the world or society as a whole.

HSK 3

Generations and time spans

Here 世 marks a period of time measured in generations or eras.

HSK 4

shì世

jì纪

century

HSK 6

shì世

dài代

generation

HSK 3.0 · L7-9

hòu后

shì世

Later generations

Passing from this world

verb + 世

In these words, 世 means 'the world' and combines with verbs meaning to leave or enter it.

HSK 5

qù去

shì世

die; pass away

HSK 6

shì逝

shì世

pass away; die

HSK 6

wèn问

shì世

be published; come out

世 (shì): Generation — Stroke Order & Writing Guide

Animated Stroke Order 世

Stroke Order Diagrams 世

Character Breakdown

Printable Writing Worksheet: 世

How to Use 世

The world and its people

HSK Vocabulary: 世

Example Sentences

Same Sound

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Generations and time spans

Passing from this world

Related Characters

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