世俗 (shì sú) — the secular world; worldly affairs (as opposed to the religious or spiritual); common customs; social conventions
Definition
Literary word for 'the secular / worldly' realm — ordinary social life as opposed to the religious or spiritual. Often carries a slightly negative tone, implying shallow concern with money and status.
noun
the secular worldworldly affairs (as opposed to the religious or spiritual)common customssocial conventions
Examples
- 世俗，。Tā yàn juàn le shì sú de shēng huó, jué dìng chū jiā xiū xíng.He grew tired of worldly life and decided to become a monk.
- 世俗。Zhè xiē shì sú de guān niàn yǐ jīng guò shí le.These conventional ideas are already outdated.
- ，。Zài shì sú shè huì zhōng, rén men wǎng wǎng zhuī qiú míng lì.In secular society, people often pursue fame and fortune.
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