Definition
生灵 is a literary noun meaning 'living beings' or 'the people', commonly found in classical Chinese and formal writing. It is not used in everyday conversation; instead, 人民 (rénmín) is the standard term for 'the people'. In poetry or historical texts, 生灵 often carries a tone of compassion for the masses or all creatures.
n.
living beingsthe people (in classical or literary contexts)
Examples
- 生灵。Bǎohù shēng líng shì měi gè rén de zérèn.Protecting living beings is everyone's responsibility.
- 生灵。Zhànzhēng shǐ wúshù shēng líng liúlí shīsuǒ.War caused countless people to be displaced.
- 生灵。Gǔdài míngjūn yǐ àixī shēng líng wéi zhìguó zhī běn.Ancient wise rulers considered caring for the people as the foundation of governing.
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