四世

sìshì

noun #29,798

Meanings

1 the fourth generation
2 four generations

Characters

generation; era; world

Examples

HSK 7-9

这个家族已经四世同堂了。

Zhège jiāzú yǐjīng sìshì-tóngtáng le.

This family already has four generations living under one roof.

HSK 7-9

他是家族中的第四世传人。

Tā shì jiāzú zhōng de dìsì 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