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全世界 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
全世界quánshìjièworldwideHSK 5, unknown, 20 strokes, rank #2173, Hard
全世界quánshìjièentire worldHSK 5, unknown, 20 strokes, rank #2173, Hard
quánshìjiè(quan2shi4jie4)quan shi jie T2
  1. 1worldwide
  2. 2entire world
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March 24, 2026

全世界quánshìjiè(quan2shi4jie4)

全世界 refers to the entire world or the global community as a whole. It conveys a sense of inclusiveness, emphasizing all countries and peoples. This term is commonly used in discussions about global issues, international relations, and cultural exchanges.

Strokes20Frequency#2173DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

The concept of 全世界 is significant in discussions about global cooperation and issues such as climate change, which resonate deeply within Chinese society as the country increasingly engages in international dialogues.

Memory Tip

Imagine a globe where every country is lit up, symbolizing the entire world. The character 全 (quan) resembles a full circle, representing completeness, while 世界 (shi jie) combines the characters for 'world' (世) and 'boundary' (界), suggesting the limits of the earth that we are encompassing. Together, they represent the idea of the whole world.

Meanings of 全世界

quánshìjiè(quan2shi4jie4)
1worldwide
2entire world
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全世界Simplified
20Strokes
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#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L5IntermediateHSKKL3CEFRB2

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全球 (quánqiú) - use 全世界 to emphasize inclusiveness of all countries and peoples, while 全球 focuses more on the global scope or aspect.

Usage Notes

When using 全世界, it's important to maintain the context of inclusivity and global reach. Common collocations include phrases like '全世界的人' (people of the whole world) or '全世界的文化' (cultures of the entire world). A common mistake is using it in a local context, which may lead to confusion.

HSK Study Tips

Though 全世界 may not appear in lower HSK levels, it is essential for HSK 5 and 6 learners focusing on global topics. Students should connect this phrase with other terms related to globalization and culture, such as 国际 (guó jì - international) and 全球 (quán qiú - global).

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 全世界 with just 世界, which can lead to a lack of emphasis on the global aspect. For example, saying '世界的问题' (issues of the world) instead of '全世界的问题' (issues of the entire world) misses the scope implied in 全世界.

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Component Characters

全quánall
HSK 46 strokes入
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世shìlife
5 strokes一
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界jièboundary
HSK 79 strokes田
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How to say worldwide in Chinese

“worldwide” in Chinese is全世界quánshìjiè

全世界 refers to the entire world or the global community as a whole. It conveys a sense of inclusiveness, emphasizing all countries and peoples. This term is commonly used in discussions about global issues, international relations, and cultural exchanges.

When to use 全世界

When using 全世界, it's important to maintain the context of inclusivity and global reach. Common collocations include phrases like '全世界的人' (people of the whole world) or '全世界的文化' (cultures of the entire world). A common mistake is using it in a local context, which may lead to confusion.

全世界 or something close to it

全球 (quánqiú) - use 全世界 to emphasize inclusiveness of all countries and peoples, while 全球 focuses more on the global scope or aspect.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 全世界 with just 世界, which can lead to a lack of emphasis on the global aspect. For example, saying '世界的问题' (issues of the world) instead of '全世界的问题' (issues of the entire world) misses the scope implied in 全世界.

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You can say '全世界的人都有权利享受教育' which means 'People all over the world have the right to education.'

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