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文明
wénmíng
Description
文明常常用来说人类社会发展的成果，比如古代的文明。
文明 is often used to describe the achievements of human society, such as ancient 文明.
这个词也可以形容一个人有礼貌、讲道理。
This word can also describe a person who is polite and reasonable.
Meanings
文明wénmíng
civilization; advanced human culture
中国有很长的历史和文明。
China has a long history and civilization.
文明wénmíng
civilized; polite and well-mannered
我们要做一个文明的人。
We should be civilized people.
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Notes
- Etymology
文 (culture/writing) + 明 (bright/clear), together meaning enlightened human culture.
- Nuance
as an adjective, 文明 stresses good public manners; opposite is 野蛮 (barbaric).
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