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“humanity” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinrén lèi

Example

人类需要保护环境。rén lèi xū yào bǎo hù huán jìng

Humanity needs to protect the environment.

Illustration for 人类 (humanity)

How to say “humanity” in Chinese

“Humanity” in Chinese is 人类 (rén lèi).

Human beings seen together as a single species whose shared life has developed across history.

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

Example sentences with 人类

保护环境是为了保护人类的生活和未来。bǎo hù huán jìng shì wèi le bǎo hù rén lèi de shēng huó hé wèi lái

Protecting the environment is meant to protect the lives of human beings and the future of humanity.

Tips for using 人类

  • In conversation, this noun usually frames people as a species or civilization, so it suits discussions of climate, technology, and the future more than a particular group.

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