社会 (shèhuì)
noun · Intermediate · Culture & Society
Meaning
English: Society
People living together as an organized community.
Examples
🗣 教育对社会很重要。
💬 Education is important for society.
Etymology
‘社会’ (shèhuì) combines ‘社’ (shè), meaning ‘society’ or ‘association,’ and ‘会’ (huì), meaning ‘meeting’ or ‘gathering.’ It refers to collective social structures.
How & Where It’s Used
‘社会’ is primarily used in formal discussions, academia, and policy-making contexts but can also appear in informal discussions about community and social issues.
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