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文明
wénmíng
Description
文明是指人类社会发展到一定程度，有文化、有秩序的状态。
文明 refers to a stage in human society where there is culture and order.
我们也常说一个人很文明，就是说他有礼貌、懂规矩。
We also say a person is 文明 to mean they are polite and know the rules.
Meanings
文明wénmíng
civilization; advanced state of a society
中国有五千年的文明。
China has a civilization of five thousand years.
文明wénmíng
civilized; polite and well-mannered
请大家文明排队。
Please queue up in an orderly manner.
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Notes
- Etymology
文 (culture/writing) + 明 (bright/clear), together meaning cultured and enlightened.
- Nuance
as an adjective it praises polite public behavior, common in signs and slogans.
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