the whole earth or the entire universe; everywhere under heaven

(idiom) extremely tragic; describes a situation of unprecedented brutality or suffering that is unmatched in the human world

(literary) the world of humans; the earthly realm

(literary) the globe; the entire world; emphasizes the vastness of the earth's territory

(literary) this mortal life; the world of human affairs; often used in religious or poetic contexts to contrast with the divine or spiritual realm

General Geography of the World of the Taiping Era, a comprehensive historical geography of the Song Dynasty compiled by Yue Shi in the late 10th century

to have one's power and reputation shake the entire world

the region within a thousand li of the imperial capital

the whole country or the entire world; all within the land

(literary) the entire country; the whole world; all lands and seas

eastern shield-backed katydid; insects of the genus Atlanticus

(idiom) to leave the world of the living; to die

(literary) to depart this life; to pass away

To live life with a detached or playful attitude, treating the human world as a game rather than taking it seriously; often implies being cynical or above worldly concerns.

(literary) the whole world; the entire earth

A Brief Survey of the Maritime Circuit; a mid-19th century influential world geography book authored by Qing dynasty official Xu Jiyu.

renowned throughout the world; having a reputation that fills the entire land