人性 (rén xìng) — human nature | TongTong Chinese Dictionary

Definition

Refers to human nature as a shared, abstract concept (good and bad sides of people in general). 性格 is one individual's personality; 本性 emphasizes the innate, true nature.

noun

human nature

Easily confused

任性rén xìngsound-alikewillful, headstrong, unruly (acting on impulse or personal whim regardless of reason or consequences)

Examples

人性。
rén xìng Zhōng yǒu shàn yě yǒu è.
Human nature has both good and evil.
人性。
Xīn lǐ xué jiā yán jiū rén xìng yǐ jīng hěn duō nián le.
Psychologists have studied human nature for many years.
人性。
Huán jìng duì rén xìng de yǐng xiǎng hěn dà.
The environment has a big influence on human nature.

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