世上

shìshàng
noun #2,140

Meanings

  1. 1 in the world
  2. 2 on earth

Examples

HSK 1
Tā shì shìshàng zuìhǎo de māma.
She is the best mother in the world.
HSK 4
Shìshàng méiyǒu miǎnfèi de wǔcān.
There's no free lunch in the world.
HSK 4
Shìshàng wú nánshì, zhǐpà yǒuxīnrén.
Nothing in the world is difficult for one who sets their mind to it.

Tips

usage
世上 is a slightly literary synonym of 世界上. It's commonly found in proverbs and emotional statements.

Stroke Order

shì
shàng