世界 (shìjiè) — how to say "world" in Chinese

Measure word: 个 gè

世界

World

Character composition

world, generation

boundary, world

Radicals / Keys

Field

#102 · tián · 5 strokes

One

#1 · · 1 strokes

Examples

通过旅行,我们可以了解更多关于世界的知识。

Through travel, we can learn more about the world.

我想去看看世界

I want to see the world.

Mnemonic

Mnemonic for 世界 (shìjiè) — world

[shìjiè-] Shrek embarks on a journey across the vast world 世界 🌍. He watches as generations 世 of fairy tale creatures gather at the boundary 界 to discuss peaceful resolutions. Shrek happily notes: "The world 世界 is one big swamp of adventure!"

Frequently asked questions

How do you say "world" in Chinese?

"world" in Chinese is 世界 (shìjiè).

What does 世界 mean in English?

世界 (shìjiè) means "World".

How is 世界 pronounced?

It is pronounced shìjiè (written as shijie). The page has audio recorded by a native speaker.

How do you write "world" in Chinese characters?

It is written 世界.

What HSK level is 世界?

世界 belongs to the HSK 3 vocabulary list.

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