文化
The English word "culture" is translated into Mandarin as 文化.
文化 refers to the beliefs, values, behavior and material objects that constitute a people's way of life. You can use it in compound terms, such as 文化衝突 to describe a culture clash or cultural conflict.
Meaning: the beliefs, values, behavior and material objects that constitute a people's way of life (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The word 文化 consists of 文 (wén), meaning writing or literature and 化 (huà), meaning to transform or change.
How does it change in a sentence?
You can create a noun meaning a cultured or educated person by adding the suffix 人 (rén), meaning person, to form 文化人.
Did you know?
- The modern Chinese term 文化 is actually a borrowing from Japanese, where it was originally selected to translate the German word 'Kultur'.
Examples in context
- 電腦文化是好是壞？Is PC culture good or bad?This example shows how to ask if PC culture is good or bad using 文化.Tatoeba #13527567 by LeviHighway, translation #6892215 by mailohilohi
- 年轻人有自己的文化。Youth has its own culture.This sentence describes how youth has its own culture using 文化.Tatoeba #11243371 by klzlueylx, translation #11243354 by carlosalberto
- 您對電腦文化有何看法？What do you think about PC culture?This is useful for asking someone's opinion regarding PC culture using 文化.Tatoeba #13527575 by LeviHighway, translation #6892214 by mailohilohi
- 中国有着悠久的历史和丰富的文化。China has a long history and a rich culture.
- 汉字是中国语言文化传承的精髓之一。Chinese characters are one of the essences of the Chinese language and culture.
- 每个国家都有不同的风俗习惯。Every country has different customs and habits.
- 中国的传统艺术有着深厚的历史和独特的特色。Traditional Chinese art has a profound history and unique characteristics.
- 中国的文化很有意思，有很多好吃的东西。Chinese culture is interesting and has many delicious things.
- 这个城市有着很浓厚的文化氛围。This city has a strong cultural atmosphere.
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Example conversation
Two friends are talking about studying abroad in a cafe.
- 雨婷 Yuting你想去了解當地的文化嗎？nǐ xiǎng qù liǎojiě dāngdì de wénhuà ma?Do you want to go and experience the local culture?
- 志强 Zhiqiang我想看看不一樣的文化。wǒ xiǎng kànkan bù yīyàng de wénhuà.I want to see a different culture.
- 雨婷 Yuting志强，那樣一定很有趣。zhìqiáng, nà yàng yīdìng hěn yǒuqù.Zhiqiang, that will definitely be very interesting.
- 志强 Zhiqiang對，雨婷，我也這麼覺得。duì, yǔtíng, wǒ yě zhème juéde.Yes, Yuting, I feel the same way.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries 文化, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
