处世

處世

chǔshì

verb #26,798

Meanings

1 to conduct oneself in society
2 to deal with people and the world
3 to navigate social life

Characters

to deal with; to handle

world; society; generation

Examples

他处世圆滑，从不轻易得罪人。

Tā chǔshì yuánhuá, cóng bù qīngyì dézuì rén.

He is shrewd in dealing with people and never easily offends anyone.

处世之道，贵在宽容。

Chǔshì zhī dào, guì zài kuānróng.

The key to navigating life is tolerance.

Tips

usage

处世 is a formal, somewhat literary expression often seen in set phrases like 处世之道 (way of dealing with the world) and 立身处世 (how one establishes oneself in society).

Stroke Order

处 chù

世 shì