Chinese
rénlèi
Meaning: humanity; mankind; human race
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

保護環境是全人類共同的責任。
保护环境是全人类共同的责任。
Protecting the environment is the common responsibility of all mankind.
人類需要水和空氣才能生存。
Humans need water and air to survive.
人類的慾望是無止境的。
Human desires are endless.
科學家的發明造福了全人類。
Scientists' inventions have benefited all of mankind.
人類的語言隨着時間而不斷演變。
Human language constantly evolves over time.

Usage Notes

Refers to humans as a whole or as a biological species.

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