Definition
人情味 refers to a quality of human warmth, kindness, and genuine care in a person or environment. It describes someone who is considerate and empathetic, or a place that feels welcoming and personal. You often hear it in phrases like 有人情味 (having human touch) and 没有人情味 (cold, lacking warmth). This is a culturally valued concept in Chinese society, emphasizing interpersonal bonds and thoughtfulness over mere politeness.
n.
human touchwarmthhumane feeling
Examples
- ，。Zhè jiā xiǎo diàn suīrán bú dà, dàn hěn yǒu rén qíng wèi.This small shop may not be big, but it has a lot of warmth.
- ，。Tā shì yí gè hěn yǒu rénqíngwèi de rén, zǒng shì bāng biérén.He is a person with a lot of human touch — he always helps others.
- ，。Zhège xiǎoqū guǎnlǐyuán tèbié yǒu rén qíng wèi, duì měi gè zhùhù dōu hěn guānxīn.This neighborhood manager has a lot of warmth; he cares about every resident.
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