Chinese
rénjiān
Meaning: the human world; the world of mortals
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

人間
人
間
人间
人
间

Example sentences

The scenery here is as beautiful as a fairyland on earth.
蘇州與杭州景色秀麗,簡直就是人間天堂。
苏州与杭州景色秀丽,简直就是人间天堂。
Suzhou and Hangzhou are so beautiful; they are simply a paradise on earth.
這道菜真是人間美味。
这道菜真是人间美味。
This dish is truly a world-class delicacy.
這裡湖光山色,真如人間仙境。
这里湖光山色,真如人间仙境。
With the lake and mountain scenery, it's truly like a fairyland on earth.

Usage Notes

Refers to the world inhabited by humans, often in contrast to heaven or the afterlife.

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