🇨🇳Chinese Source WordCode: ZH

跨文化理解

Pronunciation / Transliteration: Kuà wénhuà lǐjiě

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Intercultural Understanding/ˌɪn.təˈkʌl.tʃər.əl ˌʌn.dərˈstænd.ɪŋ/
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🇨🇳 Example Sentence in Chinese:

"跨文化理解在全球化中至关重要。"

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The ability to comprehend and appreciate the differences and similarities between cultures.

    "Studying abroad can greatly enhance one's intercultural understanding."
  2. 2

    A mutual respect and awareness of cultural diversity.

    "Intercultural understanding is essential in today's globalized world."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'intercultural' is derived from the prefix 'inter-' meaning 'between' and 'cultural' from the Latin 'cultura' meaning 'cultivation'. 'Understanding' comes from Old English 'understandan', meaning 'to stand in the midst of'. The phrase evolved to signify the comprehension and appreciation of cultural differences.

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