noun
the four great civilizations of the world
Refers to the concept of four ancient civilizations (China, Babylon, India, Egypt) as proposed by Chinese scholar Liang Qichao in 1900. Used mainly in historical or educational contexts.
世界四大文明には、中国文明、バビロニア文明、インド文明、エジプト文明が含まれる。
The four great civilizations of the world include the Chinese, Babylonian, Indian, and Egyptian civilizations.
Compound of 世界 (world), 四 (four), 大 (great), and 文明 (civilization). The term originates from the early 20th-century Chinese scholar Liang Qichao's classification.