非人 (fēi rén) — inhuman, inhumane; not the right person; unsuitable person (for a role); also: villain (literary)
Definition
Literary word for 'inhuman / inhumane,' used to condemn brutal treatment, conditions, or methods. Almost always modifies a noun (非人的待遇/手段) rather than describing a person directly.
adjective
inhumaninhumanenot the right personunsuitable person (for a role)also: villain (literary)
Examples
- 非人。Zhè zhǒng fēi rén de dài yù ràng rén wú fǎ rěn shòu.This kind of inhuman treatment is unbearable.
- 非人。Tā jué de zì jǐ bèi dàng zuò fēi rén lái duì dài.He felt he was treated as inhuman.
- 非人。Zhè jiā gōng sī jìng rán yòng fēi rén de shǒu duàn lái yā zhà yuán gōng.This company actually uses inhuman methods to exploit employees.
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