thế gian
[tʰe˧˦ zaːn˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
NounRegister: formal
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Hỏi thế gian tình ái là chi.Ask the world, "what is love?"
Nơi đây đang xoay xoay, thế gian đang xoay vòng.
Anh đang ở nơi đâu, biết anh có thay lòng?
Đừng nói chi i i i ì mà,
Mình uống đi i i i ì.This place is turning, the world is turning around.
Where are you, how could I know you've changed?
Don't say a word.
Just keep drinking.
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Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “thế gian” mean?
(noun) the world
Is “thế gian” formal or informal?
thế gian is generally formal.