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    Using 世界性 (shìjièxìng) to express "worldwide" or "global"

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    Explanation

    The noun 世界性 (shìjièxìng) means "worldwide" or "of a global nature." The suffix 性 turns the noun 世界 (world) into a descriptor indicating scope or character. For example, 世界性的美食 means "a globally recognized cuisine."

    Examples

    • 气候变化是一个世界性的问题。

      qìhòu biànhuà shì yí gè shìjièxìng de wèntí.

      Climate change is a global problem.

    • 这场疫情已经成为世界性的危机。

      zhè chǎng yìqíng yǐjīng chéngwéi shìjièxìng de wēijī.

      This pandemic has become a worldwide crisis.

    • 足球是一项世界性的运动。

      zúqiú shì yì xiàng shìjièxìng de yùndòng.

      Soccer is a worldwide sport.

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