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culture
'kəltʃər
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English Definition
(名) As a noun
  1. The raising of plants or animals.
  2. The growing of microorganisms in a nutrient medium (such as gelatin or agar).
  3. The tastes in art and manners that are favored by a social group.
  4. All the knowledge and values shared by a society.
  5. The attitudes and behavior that are characteristic of a particular social group or organization.
  6. A particular society at a particular time and place.
  7. A highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality.
(动) As a verb
  1. Grow in a special preparation.
Hyphenationcul•ture
Part of Speech(名) noun, (及物的动) transitive verb
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文化wénhuàculture; civilization; cultural
文明wénmíngcivilized; civilization; culture
教养jiàoyǎngto train; to educate; to bring up; to nurture; education; culture; upbringing; early conditioning
修养xiūyǎngaccomplishment; training; self-cultivation
栽培zāipéito grow; to cultivate; to train; to educate; to patronize
培植péizhíto cultivate; to train; cultivation; training
培养péiyǎngto cultivate; to breed; to foster; to nurture; to educate; to groom (for a position); education; fostering; culture (biology)
文墨wénmòwriting; culture
文wénlanguage; culture; writing; formal; literary; gentle; (old) measure word for coins; Kangxi radical 67; (Chinese surname)
人文rénwénhumanities; human affairs; culture
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