世间 shìjiān world
world; earth
How to remember 世间: 世 world + 间 room = world.
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How it is used
- In the world, on earth - 世间万物 (shìjiān wànwù) all things in the world; 人世间 (rénshìjiān) the human world.
- Literary/elevated register, common in philosophical or emotional statements about life.
- Near 世上 (shìshàng), which is more everyday; 世间 sounds more poetic or reflective.