在古代埃及人心中,埃及是世界的中心,是富庶的,而其周边地区则为荒凉野蛮之地。尽管埃及人对异邦以及异邦人充满了蔑视,但仍就与异邦发生了密切的交往。正是在交往过程中,埃及人对异邦的语言文化有了较为客观的认识。在其深受异邦文化影响的同时,反过来也对异邦产生深刻的影响。通过交往,埃及与异邦互通有无,接受并认同彼此的文化,共同推动了人类文明的进步与发展。
In the view of the ancient Egyptians, Egypt is the center of the world. It is rich, and the surrounding areas are the wild and savage lands where are not suitable for people to live. Egypt still has close contacts with foreigners,even though the Egyptians showed contempt for the foreign countries and foreigners. It is in the process of intercourse that the Egyptians not only have a more objective understanding about foreign languages and cultures, but also they accept foreign cultures, furthermore have a profound impact on them. Through intercourse, Egyptians and foreigners accept and agree with each other. They have mutual exchanges of needed products, and promote jointly the progress and development of human civilization.