Definition
人道主义 is a Sino-Japanese loanword meaning 'humanitarianism'. It combines 人道 (humanity, humane) with 主义 (-ism) and refers to a principle or ethic that prioritizes human welfare, dignity, and compassion, especially in contexts like disaster relief, armed conflict, and social justice. It often appears in fixed phrases such as 人道主义援助 (humanitarian aid) and 人道主义危机 (humanitarian crisis).
n.
humanitarianism
Examples
- 人道主义。Tāmen xiàng zāiqū tígōng le dàliàng rén dào zhǔ yì yuánzhù.They provided a large amount of humanitarian aid to the disaster area.
- 人道主义。rén dào zhǔ yì jīngshén shì guójì shèhuì gòngtóng rèntóng de jiàzhí.The spirit of humanitarianism is a value commonly recognized by the international community.
- 人道主义。Zhège zǔzhī shĭzhōng jiānchí rén dào zhǔ yì yuánzé lái bāngzhù yŏu xūyào de rén.This organization has always upheld humanitarian principles to help those in need.
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