English–Chinese
“civilization” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinwén míng
Example
城市的发展需要文明和法治。chéng shì de fā zhǎn xū yào wén míng hé fǎ zhì
The development of a city requires civilization and the rule of law.
How to say “civilization” in Chinese
“Civilization” in Chinese is 文明 (wén míng).
A society's shared culture, institutions, and orderly habits viewed as one level of refinement.
Example sentences with 文明
在公共场合要讲文明，不要大声喧哗。zài gōng gòng chǎng hé yào jiǎng wén míng bú yào dà shēng xuān huá
In public places, be civil and do not make a loud noise.
Tips for using 文明
- This word appears naturally in public-language contexts, where it marks conduct that supports shared spaces, so its everyday range is wider than a purely historical label.