secular; vulgar; mundane world
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Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesnoun
vulgar customs; common conventions; secular ways
Often describes conventional, unenlightened, or materialistic views and practices. Frequently used in phrases like 世俗之见.
Tā他
de的
sī思
xiǎng想
hěn很
shì世
sú俗
，
zhǐ只
kàn看
zhòng重
jīn金
qián钱
。
His thinking is very worldly—he only cares about money.
Zhè这
shì是
yī一
zhǒng种
shì世
sú俗
zhī之
jiàn见
，
quē缺
fá乏
shēn深
dù度
sī思
kǎo考
。
This is a superficial conventional view that lacks deep thought.
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Bù不
yào要
bèi被
shì世
sú俗
de的
yǎn眼
guāng光
shù束
fù缚
nǐ你
de的
chuàng创
zào造
lì力
。
Don't let conventional views constrain your creativity.
noun
the secular world; mortal world (as opposed to religion)
Used in religious, philosophical, or literary contexts to distinguish the earthly world from spiritual or sacred realms. Often paired with 宗教 or 出家.
Chū出
jiā家
rén人
yǐ已
jīng经
yuǎn远
lí离
le了
shì世
sú俗
shēng生
huó活
。
Monastics have already distanced themselves from secular life.
Shì世
sú俗
quán权
lì力
bù不
yīng应
gān干
shè涉
zōng宗
jiào教
shì事
wù务
。
Secular power should not interfere with religious affairs.
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Tā他
jì既
guān关
xīn心
líng灵
xìng性
chéng成
zhǎng长
，
yě也
bù不
hū忽
shì视
shì世
sú俗
zé责
rèn任
。
He cares about spiritual growth while not neglecting secular responsibilities.