The word 万事 (wànshì) is a classical compound noun formed by combining the character 万 (wàn), meaning "ten thousand" or figuratively "all" or "every", with 事 (shì), meaning "matter", "affair", or "thing". It operates on a principle of numerical exaggeration common in Chinese, where a large number (万) is used to represent totality or comprehensiveness. Thus, the literal "ten thousand matters" semantically condenses into the abstract concept of "all matters" or "everything", specifically referring to the entirety of affairs or situations one might encounter. It functions as a fixed, holistic unit whose meaning is greater than the simple sum of its parts, encapsulating a universal scope within a two-character framework.