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全世界
quán shì jiè
the whole world
全世界都在关注这场比赛。
The whole world is watching this match.
formal
All the people and places on Earth.
全世界都在关注这场比赛。
The whole world is watching this match.
他梦想着环游全世界。
He dreams of traveling around the world.
Used to emphasize the global scale of something.
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Pro Tip
Usage in Sentences
Use '全世界' to emphasize the global nature of something. It often appears at the beginning of sentences for emphasis.
Gold Rule
Position in Sentences
In Chinese, '全世界' typically appears at the beginning or middle of a sentence to set the global context.
Word Origin
全 (quán) means 'complete' or 'whole,' and 世界 (shìjiè) means 'world.' The phrase combines these to mean 'the entire world.'
Usage Notes
Commonly used in news reports, travel contexts, and discussions about global events. Often appears in formal or neutral registers.
Word Breakdown
全
complete, whole
root世界
world
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