世

generation · Character component

generation, era, age; world

Three leaves on a branch

世 at a glance

Meaning: generation
Strokes: 5
Characters: 6
Role: Contributes sound

Characters with 世 (4 of 6)

HSK 5 · 1

屉tì · drawer; tier; tray

HSK 6 · 1

泄xiè · (bound form) to leak out; to discharge; (fig.) to divulge

Beyond HSK · 2

绁xiè · to tie 贳shì · to borrow

Frequently asked questions

What does the component 世 mean?

世 means "generation". In the characters that contain it, it contributes sound.

How many Chinese characters contain 世?

6 characters in this dictionary contain 世, including ones at HSK 5, HSK 6.

How many strokes does 世 have?

世 is written in 5 strokes.