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文明

wénmíng

English translation of 文明

civil

The Chinese word '文明' means 'civil' in English. It is often used to describe things pertaining to citizens, their rights, or general civilized behavior. It may also refer to the culture and living characteristics of a region or a country, just like how it is used in English.


Example sentences using: 文明

中国古代文明是人类的瑰宝

zhōngguó gǔdài wénmíng shì rénlèi de guībǎo

English translation of 中国古代文明是人类的瑰宝

Ancient Chinese civilization is a treasure of mankind

The statement expresses the value and historical significance of ancient Chinese 文明 (civilization) to the whole human race.

这座城市充满了古老的文明

zhè zuò chéngshì chōngmǎn le gǔlǎo de wénmíng

English translation of 这座城市充满了古老的文明

This city is filled with ancient civilization

This sentence points out that there are a lot of traces of ancient 文明 (civilization, in a sense of culture and history of human development), in the city.

文明的光辉照耀着人类的前行

wénmíng de guānghuī zhàoyào zhe rénlèi de qiánxíng

English translation of 文明的光辉照耀着人类的前行

The glory of civilization illuminates the progress of mankind

This sentence metaphorically uses 文明 (civilization) as a light guiding human progress, showing the greatness of civilization.

互联网正在改变我们的文明

hùliánwǎng zhèngzài gǎibiàn wǒmen de wénmíng

English translation of 互联网正在改变我们的文明

The Internet is changing our civilization

The sentence discusses the impact of the Internet on our 文明 (civilization), inferring the change in society brought about by advanced technology.

保护环境是文明社会的责任

bǎohù huánjìng shì wénmíng shèhuì de zérèn

English translation of 保护环境是文明社会的责任

Protecting the environment is the responsibility of a civilized society

This sentence uses 文明 (civilization) to characterize a society that takes responsibility for the environment, showing the relevance of environmental consciousness to civilization.

你必须尊重不同的文明和文化

nǐ bìxū zūnzhòng bùtóng de wénmíng hé wénhuà

English translation of 你必须尊重不同的文明和文化

You must respect different civilizations and cultures

This sentence impresses the importance of respecting other 文明 (civilizations) and cultures, a basic attribute of a global citizen.

文明的繁荣影响了人类的进步

wénmíng de fánróng yǐngxiǎng le rénlèi de jìnbù

English translation of 文明的繁荣影响了人类的进步

The prosperity of civilization has influenced the progress of mankind

This statement emphasizes how the prosperity of 文明 (civilization) has significantly affected or driven human progress.

我们学习历史,就是要学习人类的文明

wǒmen xuéxí lìshǐ, jiùshì yào xuéxí rénlèi de wénmíng

English translation of 我们学习历史,就是要学习人类的文明

We study history to learn about human civilization

In this sentence, studying 文明 (civilization) is proposed as the purpose for studying history, implying the intertwining of history and civilization.

这个国家在文明与野蛮之间摇摆

zhège guójiā zài wénmíng yǔ yěmàn zhī jiān yáobǎi

English translation of 这个国家在文明与野蛮之间摇摆

This country is swinging between civilization and barbarism

This sentence uses 文明 (civilization) opposite to 'barbarism' showing the contrast and struggle between these two elements within a society.

我们需要更加积极地传播文明

wǒmen xūyào gèngjiā jījí de chuánbō wénmíng

English translation of 我们需要更加积极地传播文明

We need to actively spread civilization

In this sentence, 文明 (civilization) is the object of the action of spreading, indicating the importance of spreading and promoting civilized concepts.

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