四世

sìshì

noun #29,798

Meanings

1 the fourth generation
2 four generations

Characters

generation; era; world

Examples

这个家族已经四世同堂了。

Zhège jiāzú yǐjīng sìshì tóng táng le.

This family already has four generations living under one roof.

他是家族中的第四世传人。

Tā shì jiāzú zhōng de dì sì shì chuánrén.

He is the fourth-generation heir of the family.

Tips

culture

四世同堂 (four generations under one roof) is considered a great blessing in Chinese culture, symbolizing family prosperity and harmony.

Stroke Order

四 sì

世 shì