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The word "世上" is formed by combining the character "世", meaning "world" or "generation", with the character "上", meaning "on" or "above". The combination creates a literal sense of "on the world", which functions as a compound word meaning "in the world" or "on earth", where "上" spatially locates something within the realm denoted by "世".

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世上没有完美的人。

Shìshàng méiyǒu wánměi de rén.

There are no perfect people in the world.

世上最珍贵的是时间。

Shìshàng zuì zhēnguì de shì shíjiān.

The most precious thing in the world is time.

世上有很多不同的文化。

Shìshàng yǒu hěnduō bùtóng de wénhuà.

There are many different cultures in the world.

世上无论哪里都有善良的人。

Shìshàng wúlùn nǎlǐ dōu yǒu shànliáng de rén.

No matter where in the world, there are kind people.

世上有些事情看起来不可能，但坚持就能成功。

Shìshàng yǒu xiē shìqíng kàn qǐlái bù kěnéng, dàn jiānchí jiù néng chénggōng.

Some things in the world seem impossible, but perseverance can lead to success.

Word Definition - 世上

shì shàng in the world; on earth

Individual Character Details

世 shì, shì
上 shǎng, shàng