No. 77 in Chinese
世界
"World" or "universe."
In a sentence
世界很大,还有很多值得探索的地方。
The world is vast, and there are many places worth exploring.
Here, '世界' is used to represent the physical world, the Earth.
在我的世界里,朋友和家人是最重要的。
In my world, friends and family are the most important.
In this sentence, '世界' metaphorically refers to one's personal sphere or realm of importance.
这个艺术展览展示了不同画家眼中的世界。
This art exhibition showcases the world as seen by different painters.
Here, '世界' represents the perspective or way of seeing life as depicted in the artworks.
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