🇬🇧🇨🇳 civilization - 文明 : English Lesson

Meaning of "civilization" ("文明"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

A civilization is a big group of people who live together in an organized way, with cities, laws, jobs, schools, and shared traditions, instead of everyone just living alone in caves and doing whatever they want.

Watch and listen to this English flashcard to understand the word in more detail, with an easy example sentence.

Our family is trying to be a civilization, but my little brother keeps overthrowing the government at bedtime.

Archaeologists of the future will study our civilization and ask, “Why did they watch cat videos more than they slept?”

When the Wi‑Fi went out, Dad said, “Welcome to ancient civilization,” and handed me a book.

Ancient civilizations built pyramids; our civilization builds giant stores that only sell toilet paper and snacks.

The ancient Mesopotamian civilization invented writing over 5,000 years ago—so basically, they’re the reason you have homework today.

A small river civilization built paths, homes, and a market. The civilization chose simple rules: share food, help sick, teach children. The civilization made clear signs and a book for all. When a storm came, the civilization stood together, fixed roofs, and saved the bridge. The civilization smiled, proud and safe.

This word is at the B2 level, which means it’s used in more complex conversations and texts. It helps you discuss abstract ideas, express opinions clearly, and engage in discussions on a variety of topics, both personal and professional.

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