HSK · Level 44
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Chinese word
人权
Pronunciation
Pinyinrén quán
Meaning
- nounhuman rights
Example
政府必须尊重人权。zhèng fǔ bì xū zūn zhòng rén quán
The government must respect human rights.
More examples
他们抗议政府侵犯人权。tā men kàng yì zhèng fǔ qīn fàn rén quán
They protested the government's violation of human rights.
Core concept
A protected foundation of freedom and dignity for every person.
Common phrases
侵犯人权qīn fàn rén quán
violate human rights
捍卫人权hàn wèi rén quán
protect human rights
争取人权zhēng qǔ rén quán
fight for human rights
Similar words
权利quán lì: A recognized benefit or entitlement that a person or group may claim and have protected.
自由zì yóu: The freedom to make choices and take action without outside control.
尊严zūn yán: The value and respect due to a person, which must be honored and protected.
平等píng děng: Equal treatment in law and society, without unfair differences between people.
Definition in Chinese
指个体应享有并依法受到保障的基本自由与利益。zhǐ gè tǐ yīng xiáng yǒu bìng yī fǎ shòu dào bǎo zhàng de jī běn zì yóu yǔ lì yì
Word origin
人权 (rénquán, "human rights") combines 人 (rén, "person") and 权 (quán, "right or power"), naming rights that belong to people as individuals.
Usage tips
- In formal news and civic discussion, this word often names a broad principle, while a specific case is usually described by naming the particular freedom or protection involved.