Definition
来世 refers to the 'next life' in a cycle of reincarnation, a concept deeply rooted in Buddhism, Daoism, and Chinese folk religion. It is often used when talking about fate, karma, or hoping for something in a future existence. The term can occasionally mean 'later generation' (future descendants) in literary contexts, but that sense is rare.
n.
next life (in reincarnation or afterlife)
Examples
- 来世。Tā xiāngxìn zuò hǎoshì néng huànlái lái shì de fúbào.He believes that doing good deeds can bring blessings in the next life.
- 来世，。Rúguǒ yǒu lái shì, wǒ xiǎng zài yùjiàn nǐ.If there is a next life, I want to meet you again.
- 来世。Yǒuxiē rén qíqiú lái shì néng guò de gèng xìngfú.Some people pray to be happier in the next life.
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