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The word "文明" is formed by combining the character 文, representing patterns, writing, or cultural elements, with 明, meaning bright or enlightened, to convey the idea of cultural illumination or advancement, thus constituting the concept of civilization.

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公共场所要讲文明。

Gōnggòng chǎngsuǒ yào jiǎng wénmíng.

One should be civilized in public places.

人类文明有几千年的历史。

Rénlèi wénmíng yǒu jǐ qiān nián de lìshǐ.

Human civilization has a history of several thousand years.

文明的行为能改善社会环境。

Wénmíng de xíngwéi néng gǎishàn shèhuì huánjìng.

Civilized behavior can improve the social environment.

现代文明以科技和法律为基础。

Xiàndài wénmíng yǐ kējì hé fǎlǜ wéi jīchǔ.

Modern civilization is based on science, technology, and law.

在全球化进程中，不同文明间的对话至关重要。

Zài quánqiúhuà jìnchéng zhōng, bùtóng wénmíng jiān de duìhuà zhìguān zhòngyào.

In the process of globalization, dialogue between different civilizations is crucial.

Word Definition - 文明

wén míng civilized; civilization; culture; CL:個|个[gè]

Individual Character Details

文 wén, wén
明 míng, míng