the five continents; the whole world
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Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesnoun
the five continents; all parts of the world; worldwide
Originally referred to Asia, Africa, Europe, America, and Oceania. Often used in formal or literary contexts, especially in the set phrase '五洲四海' (all corners of the world).
Wǔ五
zhōu洲
sì四
hǎi海
jiē皆
xiōng兄
dì弟
。
All men under heaven are brothers.
Wǒ我
men们
de的
chǎn产
pǐn品
yuǎn远
xiāo销
wǔ五
zhōu洲
。
Our products are sold as far as the five continents.
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Lái来
zì自
wǔ五
zhōu洲
de的
péng朋
you友
huān欢
jù聚
yī一
táng堂
。
Friends from all over the world gather together happily.
Wǔ五
zhōu洲
zhèn震
dàng荡
fēng风
léi雷
jī激
。
The five continents are shaking with raging wind and thunder. (from Mao Zedong's poem)