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文明

wén míng

HSK 5

civilized, civilization, culture

noun

adjective

Measure words:个 gè

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文wén · language, culture, writing, formal›明míng · bright, opposite: dark 暗[an4]›

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Example Sentences

文明的发展对社会进步非常重要。

wénmíng de fāzhǎn duì shèhuì jìnbù fēicháng zhòngyào 。

The development of civilization is very important for social progress.

我们应该学习不同民族的文明。

wǒmen yīnggāi xuéxí bùtóng mínzú de wénmíng 。

We should learn about the civilizations of different ethnic groups.

文明的行为有助于社会的和谐。

wénmíng de xíngwéi yǒuzhù yú shèhuì de héxié 。

Civilized behavior contributes to the harmony of society.

Words with similar meanings

文化 (culture) emphasizes the social and artistic aspects, whereas 文明 (civilization) includes more about social organization and development.

Words Starting With 文

文化wén huà

"culture; civilization; cultural

文章wén zhāng

"article; essay; literary works; writings; hidden meaning

文件wén jiàn

"stationery; item of stationery (pen, pencil, eraser, pencil sharpener etc)"

文学wén xué

Words Ending With 明

证明zhèng míng

proof; certificate; identification; testimonial

说明shuō míng

to explain; to illustrate; explanation; directions; caption

光明guāng míng

light; illumination; radiance (esp. glory of Buddha etc); fig. bright prospect; openhearted

发明fā míng

to invent; invention

表明biǎo míng

to make clear; to make known; to state clearly; to indicate; known

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