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thế gian

[tʰe˧˦ zaːn˧˧] 🎙 Say it

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

(noun) the world

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

thế giới

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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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Common questions

What does “thế gian” mean?

(noun) the world

Is “thế gian” formal or informal?

thế gian is generally formal.

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