sai3 gaai3 sing3世界性

Jyutpingsai3 gaai3 sing3

Yalesai gaai sing

Definition

Worldwide; global; universal in scope.

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How it's used

Describes issues, trends, or events that transcend national borders and affect the entire globe. It is often used in formal or news contexts to emphasize the scale of a phenomenon rather than just its location. While it functions as an adjective, it is rarely used to describe physical objects, focusing instead on abstract concepts or widespread occurrences.

Examples

ni1呢go3個man6問tai4題hai6係sai3世gaai3界sing3性㗎。

This problem is a worldwide issue.

keoi5佢dei6哋gaau2搞gan2緊go3個sai3世gaai3界sing3性wut6活dung6動。

They are organizing a global event.

Common phrases

sai3世gaai3界sing3性man6問tai4題

global issue

sai3世gaai3界sing3性jing2影hoeng2響

global impact

Common mistake

Learners often confuse this with 全球, which is a noun or adjective meaning global or the entire globe. While 世界性 describes the nature or scope of something, 全球 is more frequently used as a direct modifier for nouns like 全球暖化.