一世

yīshì
noun #20,578

Meanings

  1. 1 one's whole lifetime
  2. 2 one generation
  3. 3 an era
  4. 4 (after a name) the First (of numbered monarchs)

Examples

HSK 7-9
一世英名令人敬仰
Tā yīshì yīngmíng, lìngrén jìngyǎng.
His lifelong reputation for heroism inspired admiration.
HSK 7-9
Nápòlún Yīshì shì Fǎguó lìshǐ shàng de chuánqí rénwù.
Napoleon the First is a legendary figure in French history.

Tips

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一世 has a classical, literary flavor. In historical or regal contexts it means 'the First' (拿破仑 一世). In literary use, it means 'a lifetime' or 'one’s whole life.' The phrase 一世英名 (a lifetime of heroic fame) is a common set phrase.

Stroke Order

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