Definition
世俗 as a noun refers to the secular world or worldly affairs, often contrasted with religious or sacred domains. It can also mean social customs and conventions. In modern Chinese, it frequently appears in phrases like 世俗社会 (secular society) or 世俗观念 (worldly ideas). Note that 世俗 can also be used as an adjective (世俗的), but this row covers only the noun usage.
n.
the secular worldworldly affairs (as opposed to the religious or spiritual)common customssocial conventions
Examples
- 世俗，。Tā yànjuàn le shì sú de shēnghuó, juédìng chūjiā xiūxíng.He grew tired of worldly life and decided to become a monk.
- 世俗。Zhèxiē shì sú de guānniàn yǐjīng guòshí le.These conventional ideas are already outdated.
- ，。Zài shì sú shèhuì zhōng, rénmen wǎngwǎng zhuīqiú mínglì.In secular society, people often pursue fame and fortune.
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