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举世 (jǔ shì) — (noun) the whole world; (adverb) throughout the world; universally

Definition

Literary adverb/noun meaning 'the whole world, universally' — used in formal writing (e.g. 举世闻名, 举世无双). Not used in everyday speech.

noun
the whole world
adverb
throughout the worlduniversally

Examples

  • 。
    Tā de chéng jiù jǔ shì wén míng.
    His achievements are world-famous.
  • 。
    Zhè ge fā xiàn jǔ shì wú shuāng.
    This discovery is unparalleled in the world.
  • 举世。
    Tā de gù shi jǔ shì jiē zhī.
    His story is known throughout the world.
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