No. 8,222 in Chinese
global
The Chinese word for "global" (全球, quánqiú) means "worldwide" or "pertaining to the whole world."
In a sentence
全球变暖是当今重要的环境问题。
Global warming is a significant environmental issue today.
The word "全球" (global) is used here to describe the worldwide phenomenon of warming.
许多公司正在进行全球化以扩展他们的业务。
Many companies are undergoing globalization to expand their businesses.
Here, "全球化" (globalization) indicates the process of becoming global.
这个会议探讨了全球经济的未来。
This conference discussed the future of the global economy.
In this sentence, "全球" (global) modifies "经济" (economy) to specify the worldwide scope.
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