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世故 (shì gu): the ways of the world

Meaning & Stroke Order

HSK 7noun

Word info

Pinyin
Meaning
the ways of the world
Characters
2
Part of speech
noun
HSK level
HSK 7

Full definitions

Meanings grouped by pronunciation.

shì gu

  • the ways of the world
  • sophisticated
  • worldly-wise

shì gù

  • the ways of the world
  • sophisticated
  • worldly-wise

Chinese explanation

  • 指为人处世的经验和方法,比如待人接物的道理和社会的习惯规矩
  • 也形容人老练圆滑,很会处理人际关系,有时带贬义,表示过分计较利害、不够真诚。

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Character breakdown

HSK 5

world

HSK 7

happening

Example sentences

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Having struggled in society for so many years, he became very worldly and can chat easily with anyone.

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Although she is young, she speaks and acts very worldly, and her colleagues all admire her.

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He is too worldly; when trouble arises, he always considers his own interests first and never allows himself to be at a disadvantage.

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Young people should keep some sincerity and not become worldly too early, otherwise they will lose many friends.

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