Definition
野人 (yě rén) literally means 'wild person'. It has two main senses: one is a primitive or uncivilized person, often used in folklore or historical contexts (e.g., the 'wild man' legend); the other is a rustic person from the countryside, which can be neutral or mildly derogatory depending on tone. In modern usage, it can also refer to a hermit living in isolation. The word carries a strong connotation of being outside of mainstream society, so be careful with context.
n.
savageprimitive person (often in folklore)rusticcountry person (can be derogatory or neutral)
Examples
- 野人。Guānyú yě rén de chuánshuō zài shēnshān lǐ liúchuán hěn guǎng.Legends about the wild man are widely spread in the deep mountains.
- ，野人。Tā chuānzhe pòjiù de yīfu, xiàng ge yě rén yíyàng.He wore ragged clothes, like a savage.
- 野人，。Nàge yě rén dúzì zhù zài shān lǐ, bù yǔ wàirén láiwǎng.That rustic person lives alone in the mountains and doesn't interact with outsiders.
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