English–Chinese
“worldly-wise” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinshì gù
Example
他很世故，应付事情很有办法。tā hěn shì gù yìng fù shì qíng hěn yǒu bàn fǎ
He is very worldly-wise and knows how to handle things.
How to say “worldly-wise” in Chinese
“Worldly-wise” in Chinese is 世故 (shì gù).
Practical know-how for reading people, managing relationships, and finding a way through difficult situations.
Example sentences with 世故
虽然看起来年纪小，但为人世故。suī rán kàn qǐ lái nián jì xiǎo dàn wéi rén shì gù
Although he looks young, he is worldly-wise.
Tips for using 世故
- The word can sound admiring when it describes mature social skill, but it can also suggest that someone is too calculating or too smooth, so the surrounding tone matters.