在世 (zài shì) — to be alive (in the world), to be living
Definition
A formal way to say someone is still alive, often used about the deceased in hindsight (e.g. 'his parents are still 在世'). Everyday speech usually prefers 活着.
verb
to be alive (in the world)to be living
Examples
- 在世，。Tā de fù mǔ dōu hái zài shì, shēn tǐ hěn jiàn kāng.His parents are still alive and in good health.
- 在世，。Nà wèi zuò jiā yǐ jīng bú zài shì le, dàn zuò pǐn yī rán liú chuán.That writer has already passed away, but his works still circulate.
- 在世，。Zhǐ yào wǒ zài shì yì tiān, jiù bú huì fàng qì zhè ge mèng xiǎng.As long as I'm alive, I won't give up this dream.
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