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人性

rén xìng
HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Noun Common

Definitions

  1. 1. human nature
  2. 2. humanity
  3. 3. human
  4. 4. the totality of human attributes

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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兽性
shòu xìng

brutal

动物本性，与人性相对

Related words

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人道
rén dào

human sympathy

指爱护人的生命、尊重人的人格和权利的道德
人情味
rén qíng wèi

human warmth

指人通常具有的情感、关怀等

Synonyms

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天性
tiān xìng

nature

指人与生俱来的本性

Usage notes

Collocations

常与“丧失”“回归”“泯灭”等动词搭配，如“丧失人性”。

Formality

比较正式的用词，多用于书面或严肃的讨论。

Example Sentences

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在极端环境下， 人性 可能会暴露出来。
In extreme circumstances, human nature may be exposed.
這個設計很 人性 化。
Source: Tatoeba.org (ID 6023203)

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Words Containing 人性

人性化
rén xìng huà

(of a system or product etc) adapted to human needs

灭绝人性
miè jué rén xìng

to be devoid of all humanity; inhuman; bestial

Child Words of 人性

性
xìng

characteristic

人
rén

person; people