No. 652 in Vietnamese
world
The Vietnamese word for "world" is "thế giới," meaning the Earth and all life, society, or humanity on it.
In a sentence
Thế giới đang đối mặt với nhiều thách thức môi trường.
The world is facing many environmental challenges.
In this sentence, 'world' refers to the entire globe or planet Earth, emphasizing the collective experience or issue faced by humanity.
Sau nhiều năm đi du lịch, cô ấy cảm thấy mình đã khám phá được khắp các góc của thế giới.
After many years of traveling, she feels that she has explored all corners of the world.
Here, 'world' denotes the variety and diversity of places, cultures, and experiences positioned around the globe.
Anh ấy luôn sống trong thế giới riêng của mình, nơi mà mọi điều đều hoàn hảo.
He always lives in his own world, where everything is perfect.
In this context, 'world' is used metaphorically to describe an individual's personal perspective or imagination, distinct from the objective reality.
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