Definition
人造 (rén zào) describes objects or materials that are man-made or synthetic, as opposed to natural. Unlike 假 (jiǎ 'fake'), it does not imply deception; unlike 人工 (rén gōng), it focuses on the product rather than the labor; and unlike 人为 (rén wéi), it applies to physical things, not events.
adjective
artificialman-madesynthetic
Examples
- 。Zhè kē rén zào wèixīng yǐjīng yùnxíng le shí nián.This man-made satellite has been operating for ten years.
- 人造。Zhè zhǒng rén zào xiānwéi bǐ miánbù gèng jiēshi.This synthetic fiber is stronger than cotton cloth.
- 人造。Gōngyuán lǐ de rén zào hú shì qùnián wā de.The artificial lake in the park was dug last year.
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