文明

• 拼音: wén míng
• 汉字拆解: 文 = pictograph of patterns or markings, meaning writing or culture; 明 = 日 (sun) + 月 (moon), meaning bright or clear

含义

Civilization; civilized. Refers to human cultural advancement or behaviour that is refined and proper.

As a noun, 文明 means civilization or culture in a broad historical sense. As an adjective, it describes behaviour or conduct that is polite, cultured, and socially appropriate. Often seen on public signs promoting 文明行为 (civilized behaviour).

例句

1. 中华文明有五千年的历史。
2. 请大家文明排队，不要插队。
3. 建设文明城市需要每个人的努力。

用法指南

语境: history, society, public behaviour

语气: neutral

正确说法

• 我们要做文明的公民。(We should be civilized citizens.)
• 古埃及文明非常了不起。(Ancient Egyptian civilization was remarkable.)

错误说法

• 这个食物很文明。(Don't use 文明 to describe food — it applies to behaviour, societies, or people's conduct)

起源与历史

Compound of 文 (writing, culture, pattern) and 明 (bright, clear). Together they express the brightness of culture — refined civilization.

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal