生灵 (shēng líng) — living beings; the people (in classical or literary contexts)

Definição

Literary word for 'living beings' or 'the people', with a solemn, classical tone — stronger than 动物 and broader than 人民 (which is more political).

noun
living beingsthe people (in classical or literary contexts)
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Exemplos

  • 生灵
    Bǎo hù shēng líng shì měi gè rén de zé rèn.
    Protecting living beings is everyone's responsibility.
  • 生灵
    Zhàn zhēng shǐ wú shù shēng líng liú lí shī suǒ.
    War caused countless people to be displaced.
  • 生灵
    Gǔ dài míng jūn yǐ ài xī shēng líng wèi zhì guó zhī běn.
    Ancient wise rulers considered caring for the people as the foundation of governing.

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