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

HSK 7-9

他处世圆滑，从不轻易得罪人。

Tā chǔshì yuánhuá, cóngbù qīngyì dézuì rén.

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

HSK 7-9

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 chǔ

世 shì