人种 (rén zhǒng) — race (of humans), ethnic group
Definition
A neutral-to-clinical term for 'human race' or 'ethnic group,' common in scientific or academic writing. 民族 is preferred for nations/peoples with shared culture, while 种族 is closer to 'race' in sensitive social contexts.
noun
race (of humans)ethnic group
Measure word · 个
Examples
- 人种。Quán shì jiè yǒu duō gè bù tóng de rén zhǒng.There are many different races around the world.
- 人种。Kē xué jiā yán jiū rén zhǒng de yí chuán tè zhēng.Scientists study the genetic characteristics of races.
- 人种，。Wú lùn shén me rén zhǒng, wǒ men dōu yīng gāi hù xiāng zūn zhòng.No matter what race, we should respect each other.
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