世人 shìrén people (in general)
people (in general); people around the world; everyone
How to remember 世人: 世 world + 人 person = people (in general).
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How it is used
- People of the world, everyone in general - 为世人所敬仰 (wéi shìrén suǒ jìngyǎng) admired by all; 世人皆知 (shìrén jiē zhī) known to everyone.
- Somewhat elevated/literary; broader and grander than 大家 (everyone here) - it means humankind at large.
- Common in commentary and formal writing about reputation, morality, or history.