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world; universe

NounSino-Korean: 世界

  1. 1

    world; universe

    All the countries on the earth.

    Korean definition: 지구 위에 있는 모든 나라.

    • He made up his mind to climb the highest mountains on the world's seven continents.

    • These days companies make products that can compete not only in the domestic market but in the world market.

  2. 2

    world

    All the countries in a certain region.

    Korean definition: 어떤 지역에 있는 모든 국가.

    • After World War II, the East Asian world changed greatly.

    • Whether the communist world or the capitalist world, the goal is the same: building a society where everyone can live well.

  3. 3

    world; circle; community

    A certain area, or a specific society or its area.

    Korean definition: 어떤 분야나 특정 사회, 또는 그 영역.

    • People often recreate imaginary worlds through films or novels.

    • In tears, I prayed for my mother to go to the world of paradise.