人形 (rén xíng) — human form; humanoid (noun, e.g. a humanoid robot)
Definition
Literally 'human shape/figure,' 人形 describes a human-like form or shape — used for sculptures, spirits in human guise, and humanoid robots. As a noun phrase it modifies other things (人形机器人 = humanoid robot), rather than meaning 'a person.'
noun
human formhumanoid (noun, e.g. a humanoid robot)
Measure word · 个
Examples
- 人形。Zhè ge rén xíng de diāo sù fēi cháng bī zhēn.This human-form sculpture is very lifelike.
- 人形。Kē xué jiā zhèng zài yán fā yì zhǒng rén xíng jī qì rén.Scientists are developing a humanoid robot.
- 人形。Gǔ dài shén huà zhōng cháng yǒu rén xíng de shén líng.Ancient myths often have gods in human form.
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