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تَعْمِيم

ta'meem
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解析 تَعْمِيم in your Level:
At this level, you can think of تَعْمِيم as a word for 'sharing with everyone.' Imagine a teacher giving a paper to every student in the class—that is like a 'ta'mim.' It comes from the word 'Amm,' which means 'general' or 'for all.' You might not use this word yourself yet, but you might see it on a sign in a school or a shop that says 'General Notice.' It is about things that are not just for one person, but for the whole group. Just remember: Ta'mim = For Everyone.
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At the A2 level, you start to see تَعْمِيم in simple workplace or school contexts. It usually means a 'memo' or a 'notice.' If your boss sends an email to all employees about a new rule, that email is a ta'mim. You can use it in simple sentences like 'I read the notice' (قَرَأْتُ التَّعْمِيم). It also helps to know that it's related to the word 'Amm' (general). When you make something 'general,' you are doing ta'mim. It is a very useful word if you are working in an Arabic-speaking environment.
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At B1, you should understand both the physical meaning (a circular/memo) and the beginning of the abstract meaning (generalization). You can use it to talk about social issues, like saying 'It's not good to generalize' (لَيْسَ مِنَ الجَيِّدِ التَّعْمِيم). In a business context, you should be able to follow instructions that come in a ta'mim. You will notice it often in the news when the government 'generalizes' a new system across the country. It implies an official action to make something standard for everyone.
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At the B2 level, تَعْمِيم becomes a key tool for critical thinking and professional communication. You should use it to discuss logical fallacies, such as 'hasty generalization' (التَّعْمِيمُ الـمُتَسَرِّع). You should also be comfortable using it in formal writing to describe the implementation of policies. For example, 'The generalization of health insurance to all citizens' (تَعْمِيمُ التَّأْمِينِ الصِّحِّيِّ عَلَى جَمِيعِ الـمُوَاطِنِينَ). You understand that the word carries a sense of authority and broad scope, and you can distinguish it from simple 'distribution' or 'publishing.'
At C1, you explore the philosophical and legal depths of تَعْمِيم. You use it to analyze how theories are constructed by generalizing specific data points. You are aware of its legal implications, such as a 'security circular' (تَعْمِيمٌ أَمْنِيّ) which functions as an all-points bulletin. You can use the word in complex sentence structures, discussing the 'dialectic between specification and generalization' (الجَدَلُ بَيْنَ التَّخْصِيصِ وَالتَّعْمِيم). Your vocabulary includes nuanced collocations like 'sweeping generalization' and 'administrative mandate.'
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At the C2 level, you have a masterly command of تَعْمِيم. You can use it to discuss the historical 'universalization' of ideologies or the 'generalization' of linguistic rules in classical Arabic grammar. You understand the subtle rhetorical power of the word—how it can be used to dismiss an argument as 'mere generalization' or to elevate a policy as a 'universal standard.' You can navigate its use in high-level academic papers, legal codes, and classical literature, recognizing the root's evolution from 'covering' (like a turban) to 'encompassing' (like a law).
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开始练习 例句 笔记与提示

تَعْمِيم 30秒了解

  • Ta'mim means taking a specific rule and applying it to everyone (generalization), often used in logic and social discussions.
  • In professional settings, it refers to a 'circular' or 'memo' sent by management to all staff members.
  • It comes from the Arabic root for 'general' (ʿ-m-m) and is the opposite of 'specification' (takhsis).
  • It can also refer to a police broadcast or a wanted notice for a suspect in legal contexts.

The term تَعْمِيم (ta'mīm) is a multifaceted Arabic noun derived from the root ع-م-م (ʿ-m-m), which fundamentally relates to things that are 'general,' 'common,' or 'inclusive.' In its most frequent contemporary usage, it refers to the cognitive or rhetorical act of generalization—the process of taking specific observations and applying them to a broader category. However, in professional and administrative contexts, it takes on a more concrete meaning: a circular or an official memo intended for wide distribution. Understanding this word requires navigating the bridge between abstract logic and bureaucratic procedure.

Conceptual Definition
The mental operation of extending a property or rule from a specific instance to all members of a class. In logic, this is often the basis of inductive reasoning, though it carries a negative connotation when applied unfairly to groups of people.
Administrative Definition
An official document or directive issued by a central authority (like a ministry or company management) to be circulated among all departments or employees. It ensures that a new rule or information is 'generalized' across the organization.
Etymological Root
Linked to the word 'Amm (General) and 'Ammah (The public/common people). It shares a root with 'Am (Uncle), implying a sense of kinship and broad familial inclusion.

"يَجِبُ تَجَنُّبُ الـتَعْمِيمِ عِنْدَ الحُكْمِ عَلَى الثَّقَافَاتِ الأُخْرَى." (One must avoid generalization when judging other cultures.)

— Context: Sociological discourse

The beauty of تَعْمِيم lies in its versatility. Whether you are discussing the dangers of stereotypes in a university seminar or reading a policy update in a government office in Dubai, this word serves as the linguistic anchor. It implies a movement from the 'one' to the 'many,' from the 'private' to the 'public.' In philosophical terms, it is the opposite of takhṣīṣ (specification). When we 'generalize' an experience, we are essentially 'universalizing' it within a specific domain.

"أَصْدَرَتِ الوِزَارَةُ تَعْمِيماً هَامّاً لِجَمِيعِ المَدَارِسِ." (The ministry issued an important circular to all schools.)

Logical Fallacy
Often used in the phrase 'Al-Ta'mim al-Khati' (False generalization), referring to the 'hasty generalization' fallacy where a conclusion is reached based on insufficient evidence.
Social Application
Used to describe the spread of a custom or fashion. For example, 'Ta'mim al-Zayy' refers to making a certain dress code universal or common among a population.

Using تَعْمِيم correctly depends on whether you are operating in a logical/academic sphere or a practical/administrative one. Here is a breakdown of how to deploy this word effectively across various registers of Arabic.

1. The Academic and Intellectual Context

When writing an essay or engaging in a debate, تَعْمِيم is your go-to word for discussing broad claims. It is often used with the preposition بِـ (with) or as a direct object. For instance, to say 'Don't generalize,' you would say لا تُعَمِّمْ (the verb form) or تَجَنَّبِ التَّعْمِيمَ (avoid generalization).

  • Faulty Generalization: تَعْمِيمٌ خَاطِئ (Ta'mīm khāṭi'). Use this to point out flaws in an opponent's logic.
  • Scientific Generalization: تَعْمِيمٌ عِلْمِيّ (Ta'mīm 'ilmī). This refers to the valid application of scientific laws to all observed phenomena.

2. The Professional and Bureaucratic Context

In an office setting, تَعْمِيم is a countable noun (plural: تَعَامِيم - ta'āmīm). It functions like the English word 'memo' or 'directive.' You will often see it in subject lines of emails or on notice boards.

Common Workplace Collocations:

  • أَصْدَرَ تَعْمِيماً: To issue a circular
  • بِنَاءً عَلَى التَّعْمِيمِ: Based on the circular
  • تَعْمِيمٌ دَاخِلِيّ: Internal memo
  • إِلْغَاءُ التَّعْمِيمِ: Cancellation of the directive

3. Social and Cultural Discussions

In social media or daily talk, the word is used to criticize stereotypes. If someone says 'All people from city X are stingy,' a common rebuttal is "هَذَا تَعْمِيمٌ غَيْرُ مُنْصِف" (This is an unfair generalization). It serves as a linguistic shield against prejudice.

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Grammar Note: As a verbal noun (Masdar), it is masculine. When pluralized to تَعَامِيم, it follows the broken plural rules for non-human objects (treated as feminine singular for adjective agreement, e.g., تَعَامِيمُ جَدِيدَة).

Finally, consider the verb عَمَّمَ (to generalize). It is a Form II verb, which often denotes an action done with intensity or to many people. You can use it to describe spreading a technology: "تَمَّ تَعْمِيمُ اسْتِخْدَامِ الإِنْتَرْنِت" (The use of the internet was made universal/generalized).

The word تَعْمِيم resonates through several specific environments in the Arab world. Recognizing these contexts will help you decode its meaning instantly.

1. Government and Corporate Offices

If you work in a company in Riyadh, Cairo, or Amman, you will hear this word weekly. It is the formal way to announce holidays, new dress codes, or changes in working hours. The HR manager might say: "هَلْ قَرَأْتَ التَّعْمِيمَ الَّذِي أُرْسِلَ اليَوْم؟" (Did you read the circular sent today?).

2. News and Media

News anchors use تَعْمِيم when reporting on broad government policies or when discussing international trends. You might hear about the تَعْمِيمُ التَّجْرِبَة (generalizing the experience/experiment), referring to taking a successful local project and applying it nationwide.

3. Legal and Judicial Settings

In legal terms, a تَعْمِيم can refer to a 'wanted notice' or a 'broadcast' sent to police stations regarding a suspect. If there is a تَعْمِيمٌ أَمْنِيّ (security circular) on someone, it means their name is on a list at airports and borders.

4. Academic Lectures

Professors in sociology, psychology, and philosophy frequently use the term to discuss the limits of research. They might warn students against التَّعْمِيمِ الـمُتَسَرِّع (hasty generalization) when interpreting data from a small sample size.

Scenario A: The Office

"The manager issued a circular regarding the Eid holiday."

"أَصْدَرَ الـمُدِيرُ تَعْمِيماً بِخُصُوصِ عُطْلَةِ العِيد."

Scenario B: The Debate

"Don't generalize; not all students are the same."

"لا تُعَمِّمْ؛ فَلَيْسَ كُلُّ الطُّلابِ سَوَاء."

In summary, you will hear it in any place where information needs to be spread widely or where the scope of a statement is being questioned. It is a word of 'breadth' and 'distribution.'

Even advanced learners of Arabic can stumble when using تَعْمِيم. Here are the most frequent pitfalls and how to avoid them.

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    Confusing it with 'Publicizing' (Nashr)

    While Nashr (نَشْر) means to publish or spread news, تَعْمِيم implies a formal directive or a logical expansion. Don't use ta'mim for 'publishing a book'; use it for 'circulating a rule.'

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    Using it for 'Popularity' (Shu'rah)

    Learners sometimes use ta'mim to mean something is 'popular.' While related to 'common,' the correct word for popularity is shu'rah (شُهْرَة) or sha'biyyah (شَعْبِيَّة). Ta'mim is the act of making it common, not the state of being liked.

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    Misinterpreting the 'Wanted' Context

    In some dialects, if someone says "عليه تعميم" (He has a ta'mim), it sounds like he has a 'generalization.' In reality, it means there is an active police warrant or travel ban against him. Context is vital here.

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    Incorrect Preposition Usage

    When generalizing about something, learners often use 'an' (عَنْ). While acceptable, the more formal way to express 'generalizing a rule to...' is تَعْمِيمُ القَاعِدَةِ عَلَى... (using the preposition عَلَى).

Correction Table

Incorrect PhraseCorrect PhraseReason
تَعْمِيمُ الكِتَابِ فِي المَكْتَبَةِتَوْزِيعُ الكِتَابِBooks are distributed, not 'generalized.'
التَّعْمِيمُ بَيْنَ النَّاسِالشُّهْرَةُ بَيْنَ النَّاسِUse 'popularity' for social fame.

To master تَعْمِيم, you must understand its neighbors in the Arabic semantic field. Here are words that share its space but carry different shades of meaning.

1. شُمُول (Shumūl) - Inclusivity/Comprehensiveness

While ta'mim is the act of making something general, shumul is the state of being all-encompassing. You 'generalize' a rule so that it has shumul (comprehensiveness).

2. نَشْر (Nashr) - Spreading/Publishing

Nashr is the physical or digital spreading of information. Ta'mim is more formal and authoritative. You nashr a photo, but you ta'mim a law.

3. تَجْرِيد (Tajrīd) - Abstraction

In philosophy, tajrid is stripping away specific details to find the essence. Ta'mim is the next step: applying that essence to everything else. They are two sides of the same intellectual coin.

4. إِشَاعَة (Ishā'ah) - Rumor/Spreading

This word is often used for spreading rumors or news (often negative). Ta'mim is neutral or positive and usually comes from an official source.

Synonym Comparison

WordFocusBest Used In...
تَعْمِيمScope & AuthorityOffices, Logic, Law
تَوْزِيعPhysical DeliveryLogistics, Books
تَبْلِيغNotificationLegal summons, Messages

How Formal Is It?

难度评级

需要掌握的语法

Form II Masdar patterns

Broken plurals (Mafā'īl)

Idafa (Possessive) constructions

Adjective agreement with non-human plurals

Prepositions following verbal nouns

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按水平分级的例句

1

هَذَا تَعْمِيمٌ لِكُلِّ الطُّلابِ.

This is a notice for all students.

Noun + preposition 'li' (for).

2

أَيْنَ التَّعْمِيمُ؟

Where is the notice?

Definite noun with 'Al-'.

3

التَّعْمِيمُ جَدِيدٌ.

The notice is new.

Subject-Predicate sentence.

4

قَرَأْتُ التَّعْمِيمَ.

I read the notice.

Verb + Object.

5

هَذَا تَعْمِيمٌ مِنَ الـمُدِيرِ.

This is a notice from the manager.

Preposition 'min' (from).

6

لا أُحِبُّ التَّعْمِيمَ.

I don't like generalization.

Negative particle 'la'.

7

التَّعْمِيمُ سَهْلٌ.

The notice is easy (to understand).

Adjective agreement (masculine).

8

شُكراً عَلَى التَّعْمِيمِ.

Thanks for the notice.

Preposition 'ala' (for/on).

1

وَصَلَ تَعْمِيمٌ جَدِيدٌ بِالبَرِيدِ.

A new circular arrived by mail.

Verb 'wasala' (arrived).

2

يُوجَدُ تَعْمِيمٌ عَلَى لَوْحَةِ الإِعْلاناتِ.

There is a notice on the bulletin board.

Passive-like 'yujad' (there is).

3

هَلْ فَهِمْتَ التَّعْمِيمَ؟

Did you understand the circular?

Question with 'hal'.

4

التَّعْمِيمُ يَقُولُ إِنَّ الـمَكْتَبَ مُغْلَقٌ.

The notice says the office is closed.

Noun clause with 'inna'.

5

نَحْنُ نَنْتَظِرُ تَعْمِيماً رَسْمِيّاً.

We are waiting for an official circular.

Present tense verb.

6

التَّعْمِيمُ مُهِمٌّ لِلْعَمَلِ.

The circular is important for work.

Preposition 'li' + 'al-amal'.

7

كَتَبَ الـمُدِيرُ تَعْمِيماً قَصِيراً.

The manager wrote a short notice.

Adjective 'qasir' (short).

8

تَابِعِ التَّعْمِيمَاتِ اليَوْمِيَّةَ.

Follow the daily notices.

Imperative verb + plural noun.

1

التَّعْمِيمُ فِي الكَلامِ قَدْ يَكُونُ خَطِيراً.

Generalization in speech can be dangerous.

Modal 'qad' (may/might).

2

أَصْدَرَتِ الشَّرِكَةُ تَعْمِيماً بِشَأْنِ الرَّوَاتِبِ.

The company issued a circular regarding salaries.

Compound preposition 'bi-sha'n'.

3

لا يُمْكِنُنَا التَّعْمِيمُ بِنَاءً عَلَى حَالَةٍ وَاحِدَةٍ.

We cannot generalize based on a single case.

Negative 'la yumkinuna'.

4

هَذَا التَّعْمِيمُ يَلْغِي جَمِيعَ القَرَارَاتِ السَّابِقَةِ.

This circular cancels all previous decisions.

Active verb 'yalghi' (cancels).

5

يَجِبُ تَعْمِيمُ هَذِهِ الفِكْرَةِ فِي الـمُجْتَمَعِ.

This idea must be generalized in society.

Passive sense with 'yajibu'.

6

هَلْ هُنَاكَ تَعْمِيمٌ أَمْنِيٌّ بِحَقِّهِ؟

Is there a security circular (warrant) against him?

Interrogative 'hal hunaka'.

7

التَّعْمِيمُ يُسَاعِدُ عَلَى تَوْحِيدِ الإِجْرَاءَاتِ.

Generalization helps in unifying procedures.

Verb 'yusa'idu' + 'ala'.

8

لَدَيْنَا تَعَامِيمُ كَثِيرَةٌ هَذَا الشَّهْرِ.

We have many circulars this month.

Broken plural 'ta'amim'.

1

يَقَعُ الكَثِيرُونَ فِي فَخِّ التَّعْمِيمِ الـمُتَسَرِّعِ.

Many fall into the trap of hasty generalization.

Metaphorical use of 'fakh' (trap).

2

تَمَّ تَعْمِيمُ النِّظَامِ الجَدِيدِ عَلَى كَافَّةِ الفُرُوعِ.

The new system was generalized across all branches.

Passive construction with 'tamma'.

3

التَّعْمِيمُ لَيْسَ دَائِماً دَلِيلاً عَلَى الحَقِيقَةِ.

Generalization is not always evidence of truth.

Negative 'laysa' with 'da'iman'.

4

أَرْسَلَتِ الوِزَارَةُ تَعْمِيماً عاجِلاً لِلْبُنُوكِ.

The ministry sent an urgent circular to the banks.

Adjective 'ajil' (urgent).

5

نَحْنُ بِحَاجَةٍ إِلَى تَعْمِيمِ ثَقَافَةِ التَّطَوُّعِ.

We need to generalize the culture of volunteering.

Idafa construction 'ta'mim thaqafat'.

6

التَّعْمِيمُ يَمْنَعُ الـمُسَافِرَ مِنَ الـمُغَادَرَةِ.

The (security) circular prevents the traveler from leaving.

Verb 'yamna'u' (prevents).

7

يَنْبَغِي الحَذَرُ مِنَ التَّعْمِيمَاتِ الثَّقَافِيَّةِ.

One should be cautious of cultural generalizations.

Verb 'yanbaghi' (should/ought).

8

هَذَا التَّعْمِيمُ سَارِي الـمَفْعُولِ مُنْذُ اليَوْمِ.

This circular is effective starting today.

Idiom 'sari al-maf'ul'.

1

يُعَدُّ التَّعْمِيمُ أَدَاةً مَنْطِقِيَّةً لِبِنَاءِ النَّظَرِيَّاتِ.

Generalization is considered a logical tool for building theories.

Passive verb 'yu'addu' (is considered).

2

انْتَقَدَ الفَيْلَسُوفُ مَيْلَ العَقْلِ البَشَرِيِّ إِلَى التَّعْمِيمِ.

The philosopher criticized the human mind's tendency toward generalization.

Noun 'mayl' (tendency).

3

صَدَرَ تَعْمِيمٌ قَضَائِيٌّ بِالحَجْزِ عَلَى أَمْوَالِهِ.

A judicial circular was issued to seize his assets.

Adjective 'qada'i' (judicial).

4

تَسْعَى الدَّوْلَةُ إِلَى تَعْمِيمِ الرَّقْمَنَةِ فِي جَمِيعِ القِطَاعَاتِ.

The state seeks to generalize digitalization in all sectors.

Verb 'tas'a' (seeks/strives).

5

لا يَسْتَقِيمُ البَحْثُ العِلْمِيُّ بِدُونِ تَعْمِيمِ النَّتَائِجِ.

Scientific research is not sound without generalizing the results.

Verb 'yastaqimu' (to be straight/sound).

6

أَدَّى التَّعْمِيمُ الخَاطِئُ إِلَى نُشُوبِ نِزَاعَاتٍ عِرْقِيَّةٍ.

Faulty generalization led to the outbreak of ethnic conflicts.

Verb 'adda ila' (led to).

7

يَجِبُ مُرَاعَاةُ الدِّقَّةِ عِنْدَ صِيَاغَةِ التَّعَامِيمِ الإِدَارِيَّةِ.

Accuracy must be observed when drafting administrative circulars.

Masdar 'mura'at' (observing/taking into account).

8

التَّعْمِيمُ هُنَا لَيْسَ مُطْلَقاً بَلْ مَشْرُوطٌ.

Generalization here is not absolute but conditional.

Contrastive 'bal' (but/rather).

1

تَتَجَلَّى خُطُورَةُ التَّعْمِيمِ فِي كَوْنِهِ يَطْمِسُ الفُرُوقَ الفَرْدِيَّةَ.

The danger of generalization manifests in its blurring of individual differences.

Verb 'tatajalla' (manifests).

2

إِنَّ تَعْمِيمَ الـمَعْرِفَةِ هُوَ حَجَرُ الزَّاوِيَةِ فِي النَّهْضَةِ الفِكْرِيَّةِ.

The universalization of knowledge is the cornerstone of intellectual renaissance.

Idiom 'hajar al-zawiyah' (cornerstone).

3

يَرْفُضُ الـمَنْهَجُ التَّفْكِيكِيُّ التَّعْمِيمَاتِ الكُبْرَى لِلْحَدَاثَةِ.

The deconstructionist approach rejects the grand generalizations of modernity.

Adjective 'kubra' (grand/major).

4

قَامَتِ السُّلُطَاتُ بِتَعْمِيمِ أَوْصَافِ الـمُشْتَبَهِ بِهِ دَوْلِيّاً.

Authorities generalized (broadcast) the suspect's description internationally.

Adverb 'dawliyan' (internationally).

5

يُشَكِّلُ التَّعْمِيمُ الاسْتِقْرَائِيُّ رُكْناً أَسَاسِيّاً فِي الـمَنْطِقِ.

Inductive generalization constitutes a fundamental pillar in logic.

Adjective 'istiqra'i' (inductive).

6

ثَمَّةَ فَرْقٌ جَوْهَرِيٌّ بَيْنَ التَّعْمِيمِ العِلْمِيِّ وَالأَحْكَامِ الـمُسْبَقَةِ.

There is a fundamental difference between scientific generalization and prejudice.

Existential 'thammata' (there is).

7

عَمَّمَ الحَاكِمُ مَرْسُوماً يَقْضِي بِتَخْفِيضِ الضَّرَائِبِ.

The ruler circulated a decree mandating tax reductions.

Verb 'yagdi' (mandating/stipulating).

8

لا يَنْبَغِي أَنْ نَنْسَاقَ وَرَاءَ تَعْمِيمَاتٍ لا تَصْمُدُ أَمَامَ النَّقْدِ.

We should not be swept away by generalizations that do not withstand criticism.

Verb 'nansaq' (to be led/swept away).

常见搭配

تَعْمِيمٌ رَسْمِيّ
تَعْمِيمٌ خَاطِئ
أَصْدَرَ تَعْمِيماً
تَعْمِيمُ الفِكْرَة
تَعْمِيمٌ أَمْنِيّ
تَعْمِيمٌ عَاجِل
سَحَبَ التَّعْمِيم
بِنَاءً عَلَى التَّعْمِيم
تَعْمِيمُ النَّتَائِج
فَخُّ التَّعْمِيم

常用短语

عَلَيْهِ تَعْمِيم
لا تَقَعْ فِي التَّعْمِيم
تَعْمِيمُ الخِدْمَات
تَعْمِيمُ الزَّيِّ
تَعْمِيمٌ دَاخِلِيّ
تَعْمِيمٌ وَزَارِيّ
تَعْمِيمُ التَّجْرِبَة
قَاعِدَةُ التَّعْمِيم
مَيْلٌ إِلَى التَّعْمِيم
تَعْمِيمٌ شَامِل

容易混淆的词

تَعْمِيم vs تَعْلِيم

One letter difference (L vs M). Education vs Generalization.

تَعْمِيم vs تَنْوِيم

Completely different root.

تَعْمِيم vs تَعْظِيم

Related to 'Greatness' (Azeem).

习语与表达

"وَقَعَ فِي فَخِّ التَّعْمِيم"
"عَلَى سَبِيلِ التَّعْمِيم"
"التَّعْمِيمُ لُغَةُ الجُهَلاء"
"تَعْمِيمُ الفَائِدَة"
"بِالتَّعْمِيمِ لا بِالتَّخْصِيص"
"أَطْلَقَ تَعْمِيماً"
"تَعْمِيمُ البَلْوَى"
"تَعْمِيمُ العَدْل"
"تَعْمِيمُ الخَيْر"
"تَعْمِيمُ السَّلام"

容易混淆

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law

Refers to a warrant or travel ban.

logic

Refers to the inductive leap.

business

Refers to a memo/circular.

常见错误
  • Using it for 'advertisement' (I'lan).
  • Confusing it with 'education' (Ta'lim).
  • Using it to mean 'popularity' (Shu'rah).
  • Forgetting the plural 'Ta'amim'.
  • Using the wrong preposition (use 'ala' for generalizing to a group).

小贴士

In the Office

If you see a paper titled 'Ta'mim' on the wall, read it immediately. It usually contains important rules or holiday announcements. It is the official voice of the company.

Logical Thinking

When debating, use 'Ta'mim' to point out that your opponent is being too broad. Say 'Hatha ta'mim ghayr daqiq' (This is an inaccurate generalization). It makes you sound very articulate.

Root Power

Remember the root 'Amm' (General). This will help you remember 'Ta'mim' (Generalization), 'Ammah' (Public), and 'Am' (General/Common). They all share the idea of 'everyone.'

Legal Warning

In legal contexts, 'Ta'mim' is serious. If someone has a 'Ta'mim' on them, they might be arrested at the border. It's a broadcasted warrant.

Formal Writing

Use 'Ta'mim' in your essays to discuss the application of results. It is much more formal than saying 'spreading the results.' It shows a high level of Arabic.

Social Sensitivity

Avoid 'Ta'mim' when talking about nationalities or religions. In Arabic culture, like many others, sweeping statements about groups are often met with 'La tu'ammim' (Don't generalize).

Pronunciation

Don't rush the 'ee' sound. It is 'Ta-MEEM.' If you say it too fast, it might sound like another word. The long vowel is important for the 'Taf'il' pattern.

News Clues

When you hear 'Asdara' (Issued), the next word is often 'Ta'mim.' This is a standard news collocation. It tells you a new policy is coming.

Visualizing

Visualize a 'Circular' (round) paper. The word 'Circular' in English and 'Ta'mim' in Arabic both imply something that goes 'around' to everyone.

Research

In a thesis, 'Ta'mim al-nata'ij' (Generalizing results) is a standard section. It discusses if the study applies to other populations. Use it to sound professional.

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词源

Arabic root ʿ-m-m

文化背景

The word is central to the 'Diwan' (administrative) culture in the Middle East.

Arabs often value specific praise over general praise, making 'ta'mim' in compliments sometimes feel less sincere.

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真实语境

对话开场白

"هَلْ وَصَلَكَ التَّعْمِيمُ الجَدِيدُ؟"

"لِمَاذَا تَمِيلُ إِلَى التَّعْمِيمِ فِي كَلامِكَ؟"

"مَا رَأْيُكَ فِي تَعْمِيمِ هَذِهِ التَّجْرِبَةِ؟"

"هَلْ تَعْتَقِدُ أَنَّ التَّعْمِيمَ ظُلْمٌ؟"

"مَتَى صَدَرَ هَذَا التَّعْمِيمُ؟"

日记主题

Write about a time you were a victim of a false generalization.

Describe an official circular you received at work or school.

Discuss the benefits of generalizing a successful local project to the whole country.

How does generalization affect our understanding of different cultures?

Create a mock circular for a fictional company.

常见问题

10 个问题

No, it only means a memo in administrative contexts. In logic and daily speech, it usually means 'generalization.' You must look at the surrounding words to be sure.

It can be. In social contexts, 'generalization' is often seen as unfair or lazy thinking. However, in science and administration, it is a neutral or positive process of standardization.

The plural is 'Ta'amim' (تَعَامِيم). It is a broken plural. For example: 'I read all the circulars' (قَرَأْتُ كُلَّ التَّعَامِيم).

No, 'advertising' is 'I'lan.' Ta'mim is for internal or official communication, not for selling products to the public.

The standard term is 'Al-Ta'mim al-Mutasarri' (التَّعْمِيمُ الـمُتَسَرِّع). It is a very common phrase in academic Arabic.

Yes, but the administrative meaning (circular) is especially common in the Gulf and Levant. In some places, it specifically refers to a police warrant.

The verb is 'Ammama' (عَمَّمَ). It means 'to generalize' or 'to circulate.' For example: 'He generalized the rule' (عَمَّمَ القَاعِدَة).

The opposite is 'Takhsis' (تَخْصِيص), which means 'specification' or 'particularization.' This is a key pair in Arabic logic.

Yes, in contexts like 'universalizing education' (تَعْمِيمُ التَّعْلِيم), it carries the meaning of making something available to everyone.

It can be for beginners. It is a voiced pharyngeal fricative. Practice by making a 'constricted' sound in the middle of your throat.

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