No. 76 in Chinese
社会
"Society" or "community."
In a sentence
社会是人与人之间相互依存的网络。
Society is a network of interdependence between people.
Used to represent the broader macro-structure of human interaction.
现代社会重视科技的进步和创新能力。
Modern society values technological progress and innovation ability.
Used to denote the specific characteristics or focus of a contemporary society.
参与志愿活动是回馈社会的一种方式。
Participating in volunteer activities is a way to give back to society.
Refers to the communal collective that individuals belong to and support.
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