Definition
举世 is a formal/literary term meaning 'the whole world' or 'throughout the world'. It is often used in fixed four-character phrases like 举世闻名 (world-famous) and 举世无双 (unparalleled in the world). As a noun it acts as the subject ('the whole world'), and as an adverb it modifies adjectives or verbs meaning 'universally'.
noun
the whole world
adverb
throughout the worlduniversally
Examples
- 。Tā de chéngjiù jǔ shì wénmíng.His achievements are world-famous.
- 。Zhège fāxiàn jǔ shì wúshuāng.This discovery is unparalleled in the world.
- 举世。Tā de gùshi jǔ shì jiē zhī.His story is known throughout the world.
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