No. 5,171 in Chinese
society
The Chinese word "社会" (shèhuì) means "a group of individuals living together and interacting within a shared system or structure."
In a sentence
社会是一个复杂的系统。
Society is a complex system.
Here, '社会' (society) refers to the structured community of people often defined by social institutions and norms.
我们应该为创造更好的社会环境而努力。
We should strive to create a better social environment.
In this sentence, '社会' (society) is used to describe the collective environment and interactions of the community members.
这个展览展示了不同时代的社会风貌。
This exhibition showcases the social styles of different eras.
'社会' (society) refers to the cultural and societal characteristics specific to various historical periods.
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