B1 noun Neutro

文明

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The stage of human social development and organization that is considered most advanced. It can also refer to being polite or civilized.

Exemplos

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1

古埃及文明非常神秘。

Ancient Egyptian civilization is very mysterious.

2

我们要提倡文明用语。

We should promote civilized language.

3

这种行为是不文明的。

This behavior is uncivilized.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
文明
Advérbio
文明地
Adjetivo
文明的
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Dica de memorização

Wen (culture/writing) + Ming (bright/clear) = Bright culture.

Quiz rápido

在公共场合大声喧哗是不___的行为。

Correto!

A resposta correta é: 文明

Exemplos

1

古埃及文明非常神秘。

academic

Ancient Egyptian civilization is very mysterious.

2

我们要提倡文明用语。

everyday

We should promote civilized language.

3

这种行为是不文明的。

informal

This behavior is uncivilized.

4

工业文明改变了人类的生活方式。

academic

Industrial civilization has changed the human way of life.

5

文明的进步需要全人类的努力。

formal

The progress of civilization requires the effort of all mankind.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
文明
Advérbio
文明地
Adjetivo
文明的

Colocações comuns

精神文明 spiritual civilization
物质文明 material civilization
文明礼貌 civilized and polite
人类文明 human civilization
文明社会 civilized society

Frases Comuns

文明古国

ancient civilization

文明施工

civilized construction

城市文明

urban civilization

Frequentemente confundido com

文明 vs 文化

Wenhua (culture) is broader; wenming (civilization) refers to a higher level of social organization.

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Notas de uso

In China, often used in public signs to encourage good behavior.

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Erros comuns

Using 'wenming' only for 'ancient civilizations' and forgetting its meaning as 'civil/polite behavior'.

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Dica de memorização

Wen (culture/writing) + Ming (bright/clear) = Bright culture.

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Origem da palavra

From 'Wen' (writing/culture) and 'Ming' (bright).

Padrões gramaticais

很/非常 + 文明 Noun + 文明 (e.g., 现代文明)
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Contexto cultural

The 'Civilized City' (文明城市) award is a major goal for many Chinese municipalities.

Quiz rápido

在公共场合大声喧哗是不___的行为。

Correto!

A resposta correta é: 文明

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