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    Expressing 'global' with 全球 (quánqiú)

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    Explanation

    全球 (quánqiú) means "global" or "the whole world." It is used as both a noun and an adjective to describe things that involve or affect the entire planet. You will frequently encounter it in news contexts such as 全球市场 (global markets) or 全球变暖 (global warming).

    Examples

    • 全球气温持续升高引起了科学家们的关注。

      quánqiú qìwēn chíxù shēnggāo yǐnqǐ le kēxuéjiāmen de guānzhù.

      The continued rise in global temperatures has drawn the attention of scientists.

    • 这款手机已经在全球超过五十个国家上市。

      zhè kuǎn shǒujī yǐjīng zài quánqiú chāoguò wǔshí gè guójiā shàngshì.

      This phone has been launched in over fifty countries worldwide.

    • 全球经济正在缓慢复苏。

      quánqiú jīngjì zhèngzài huǎnmàn fùsū.

      The global economy is slowly recovering.

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