Definition
因人而异 means that something (e.g., taste, effect, standard) differs depending on the individual — it points to objective variation in people's reactions or qualities. By contrast, 见仁见智 is about subjective opinions: different people hold different views. Use 因人而异 for results or traits that vary per person, and 见仁见智 for perspectives or judgments that differ.
phrase
to vary from person to personit depends on the individual
Examples
- 因人而异，，。Měi gè rén de kǒuwèi yīn rén ér yì, yǒu rén xǐhuan là de, yǒu rén bù xǐhuan.Everyone's taste varies from person to person — some like spicy food, some don't.
- 因人而异，。Zhè zhǒng yào de liáoxiào yīn rén ér yì, bù néng bǎozhèng suǒyǒu rén dōu yǒuxiào.The effectiveness of this drug varies from person to person; it can't be guaranteed for everyone.
- 因人而异，。Shěnměi biāozhǔn yīn rén ér yì, nǐ rènwéi hǎokàn de biérén bù yídìng xǐhuan.Aesthetic standards vary from person to person — what you think is beautiful, others may not like.
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