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“humane” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinrén dào

Example

医生对病人很人道。yī shēng duì bìng rén hěn rén dào

Doctors are very humane toward their patients.

Illustration for 人道 (humane)

How to say “humane” in Chinese

“Humane” in Chinese is 人道 (rén dào).

Care for people expressed through respectful treatment and efforts to lessen pain.

Full entry for 人道: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 人道

国际法保护人道原则。guó jì fǎ bǎo hù rén dào yuán zé

International law protects humanitarian principles.

Tips for using 人道

  • The adjective is more natural for judging treatment or arrangements than for praising someone's friendly personality, a distinction that prevents overly broad use in conversation.

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