人文

rénwén

noun HSK 7 #33,800

Meanings

1 humanities
2 human culture
3 humanistic

Characters

culture; literature

Literally 'human culture' — the humanities and cultural aspects of civilization

Examples

这座城市有着丰富的人文历史。

Zhè zuò chéngshì yǒuzhe fēngfù de rénwén lìshǐ.

This city has a rich cultural history.

大学应该重视人文教育。

Dàxué yīnggāi zhòngshì rénwén jiàoyù.

Universities should value humanities education.

Tips

usage

人文 is used as a modifier: 人文科学 (humanities), 人文精神 (humanistic spirit), 人文关怀 (humanistic care), 人文景观 (cultural landscape).

Stroke Order

人 rén

文 wén