Chinese Character 世 (Shì) - Meaning, Usage, and Symbolism #3757815 (License: Personal Use)

This image displays the Chinese character 世 (pinyin: shì), which fundamentally means “world,” “generation,” or “era.” Its structure features three horizontal strokes intersected by vertical lines-evoking imagery of layered time or successive generations-resting on a foundational curved stroke. Historically used in terms like 世界 (shìjiè, “world”) and 世代 (shìdài, “generation”), it appears frequently in literature, philosophy, and naming conventions.

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