五洲四海 five continents, four seas
Explanation
泛指世界各地。
Refers to all parts of the world.
Origin Story
很久以前，在一个美丽富饶的国度里，生活着勤劳勇敢的人们。他们世代居住在这里，与世无争，过着平静祥和的生活。有一天，一位来自远方的旅行家来到了这个国度，他向人们讲述了五洲四海的故事，讲述了不同国家和地区的风土人情，以及各地的奇珍异宝。人们听得如痴如醉，从此，他们对外面的世界充满了好奇和向往，开始尝试与五洲四海的人们进行交流与合作。他们互相学习，互相帮助，共同创造了更加美好的未来。
Long ago, in a beautiful and prosperous land, lived hardworking and courageous people. They lived there for generations, peacefully and without conflict. One day, a traveler from afar came to this land, and he told the people stories from all over the world, about the customs and traditions of different countries and regions, and about the treasures that could be found there. The people listened with fascination, and from that day on, they were curious and longed for the outside world and tried to connect with and cooperate with people from all over the world. They learned from each other, helped each other, and together created an even better future.
Usage
指世界各地，常用于书面语。
Refers to various places in the world, often used in written language.
Examples
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五洲四海的人们都渴望和平。
wǔ zhōu sì hǎi de rén men dōu kěwàng hépíng
People all over the world yearn for peace.
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五洲四海的华人华侨为祖国的繁荣昌盛而自豪。
wǔ zhōu sì hǎi de huá rén huá qiáo wèi zǔ guó de fánróng chāngshèng ér zìháo
Overseas Chinese around the world are proud of the prosperity of their motherland.