Senses
世 world
(bound form) the world; the earth; human society
世 era
(bound form) an era; an age; a dynasty; (geology) an epoch
世 lifetime
(bound form) one's life; a lifetime; the duration of a person's existence
世 generation
(bound form) a generation; a period of thirty years
世 hereditary
(bound form) passing from generation to generation; hereditary; spanning generations
世 Shi
the surname Shi
世 familial ties
(bound form) having social or friendship ties extending over several generations