- 精神文明 jīngshénwénmíng spiritual civilizationThe cultural and moral progress of a society, including its ideology, ethics, education, and art. Often used in contrast to [[物质文明|物質文明|wu4 zhi4 wen2 ming2]].
- 物质文明 wùzhìwénmíng material civilizationThe material progress and tangible achievements of human society; contrasted with [[精神文明|精神文明|jing1 shen2 wen2 ming2]]
- 文明古国 wénmínggǔguó ancient civilizationa country with an ancient civilization
- 文明人 wénmíngrén civilized personA person who is well-educated, cultured, or has good manners that conform to social standards; civilized people.
- 文明化 wénmínghuà civilizationthe process of becoming civilized or the state of being civilized
- 东方文明 dōngfāngwénmíng Eastern civilizationEastern civilization; the cultures and societies of the East
- 文明戏 wénmíngxì modern dramaEarly form of Chinese modern drama or spoken play, appearing in the early 20th century, often involving improvisation and contemporary social themes. Also known as [[话剧|話劇|hua4 ju4]] or [[新剧|新劇|xin1 ju4]].
- 古文明 gǔwénmíng ancient civilizationan ancient civilization, typically referring to the early historical societies of humanity
- 文明棍 wénmínggùn walking sticka cane or walking stick, typically one carried as a fashion accessory rather than for medical necessity
- 文明小史 wénmíngxiǎoshǐ Modern TimesA late Qing satirical novel by [[李伯元|李伯元|li3 bo2 yuan2]], also known as the "Short History of Civilization". Composed of 60 chapters, it depicts the social turmoil and the clash between Chinese tradition and Western influence following the 1900 invasion of the [[八国联军|八國聯軍|ba1 guo2 lian2 jun1]].
- 政治文明 zhèngzhìwénmíng political civilizationpolitical civilization; the cumulative progress and outcomes of a society's political development, specifically focusing on the advancement of democracy, the legal system, and political institutions
- 古埃及文明 gǔ'āijíwénmíng ancient Egyptian civilizationthe history and culture created by the people of ancient Egypt, originating along the Nile River and characterized by the pyramids and hieroglyphs
- 文明棍儿 wénmínggùnr walking stickwalking stick; cane; a Western-style cane historically used by gentlemen to appear sophisticated
- 文明病 wénmíngbìng lifestyle diseasesDiseases of modern civilization caused by factors such as lack of exercise, overeating, or environmental pollution; refers to conditions like high blood pressure, diabetes, or obesity.
- 两河文明 liǎnghéwénmíng Mesopotamian civilizationMesopotamian civilization; the ancient civilizations that developed between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers
- 物质文明和精神文明 wùzhìwénmínghéjīngshénwénmíng material and spiritual progressmaterial and spiritual culture; the concept of advancing both physical standards of living and ideological or ethical values, popularized as a slogan in Deng Xiaoping theory
- 玛雅文明 mǎyǎwénmíng Maya civilizationThe ancient civilization of Central America created by the Maya people, known for its advanced agriculture, mathematics, astronomy, and hieroglyphic writing system.
- 现代文明病 xiàndàiwénmíngbìng lifestyle diseasediseases that appear to increase in frequency as countries become more industrialized and people live longer, often caused by modern dietary habits and sedentary lifestyles
- 生态文明 shēngtàiwénmíng ecological civilizationA state of society where humanity and nature coexist harmoniously; it encompasses sustainable development, energy conservation, resource protection, and the growth of a green economy.
- 两个文明 liǎnggewénmíng material and spiritual civilizationsThe material and spiritual civilizations of socialism, a term used in the People's Republic of China to refer to both economic and cultural development.
- 精神文明建设 jīngshénwénmíngjiànshè spiritual civilization developmentThe development of ideological, ethical, and cultural values within a society, aimed at improving the moral character and the scientific and cultural literacy of the people
- 马亚文明 mǎyǎwénmíng Maya civilizationthe Maya civilization of Mesoamerica (Central America)
- 马雅文明 mǎyǎwénmíng Maya civilizationAn ancient civilization created by the Maya people in Central America, centered in southeastern Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras; noted for its highly developed agriculture, mathematics, astronomy, calendar, and monumental stone pyramids.