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Level: 2 This term is used in both Cantonese and Mandarin/Standard written Chinese. |
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This word has been viewed 2508 times since 30th Oct 2012, was added by bybell on 6th Oct 2005 12:26 and last edited on 30th Aug 2011 06:01 |
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Characters in this word:一 jat1 - one; a; same; whole; each; once; a little世 sai3 - generation; lifespan 8 compounds containing this word:一生一世 - a lifetime不可一世 - consider oneself unexcelled in the world; be insufferably arrogant 二十一世紀 - 21st century 一世人 - one's whole life; a lifetime 人一世物一世 - try everything, look at life with different viewpoints, and enjoy life 避得一時唔避得一世 - you might be able to avoid sth. for the moment but not for your whole life Common Formations: 十一世紀 - 11th Century 第一世界 - the first world (composed of the superpowers) |
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: the Cantonese pronunciation of the word in jyutping.
Also, CantoDict uses a unique "asterisk (*)" convention, to show readings such as jyu4*2. For more information please see CantoDict Tone Conventions.
: the Mandarin pronunciation of the word in pinyin (only if present).