人道

réndào

noun HSK 7-9 #12,549

Meanings

1 humanity
2 humanitarianism
3 humane

Characters

Literally 'human way' - the principles of humanity and compassion

Examples

HSK 3

这种做法不人道。

Zhèzhǒng zuòfǎ bùréndào.

This practice is inhumane.

HSK 7-9

我们应该给予他们人道主义援助。

Wǒmen yīnggāi jǐyǔ tāmen réndàozhǔyì yuánzhù.

We should provide them with humanitarian aid.

Tips

usage

人道 is often used as a modifier: 人道主义 (humanitarianism), 人道援助 (humanitarian aid). It can also be used as an adjective: 不人道 (inhumane).

Stroke Order

人 rén

道 dào