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世人
shì rén
Meaning
- people (in general); people around the world; everyone
Definition
指世界上的人，一般人。
People in the world; ordinary people.
Usage
用于泛指所有人，或强调世人对某事的看法。
Used to refer to all people in general, or to emphasize the opinion of the world on something.
Examples
- 1 世人皆知他的才华。 (Everyone in the world knows his talent.)
- 2 世人常为名利所困。 (People are often trapped by fame and wealth.)
- 3 他不理会世人的眼光。 (He ignores the eyes of the world.)
- 4 世人对这件事议论纷纷。 (The world is talking about this matter.)
- 5 诗人用诗句表达对世人的感慨。 (The poet expressed his feelings about the world in his verses.)
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