人类 (rén lèi) — humanity, the human race, mankind

Definition

人类 refers to humanity as a whole species (all people collectively). Distinguish from 人体 (the physical body) and 人性 (human nature as a concept).

noun
humanitythe human racemankind

Examples

  • 人类
    rén lèi De fā zhǎn lí bù kāi kē xué.
    The development of humanity cannot be separated from science.
  • 人类
    Bǎo hù huán jìng shì rén lèi gòng tóng de zé rèn.
    Protecting the environment is the common responsibility of humanity.
  • 人类
    rén lèi Xī wàng shì jiè hé píng.
    Humanity hopes for world peace.

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