Chinese · Culture & Society
社会
shèhuì
Society
Intermediatenoun
Definition
People living together as an organized community.
Example
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.