人道

réndào

noun HSK 7-9 #12,549

Meanings

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

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.

这种做法不人道。

Zhèzhǒng zuòfǎ bùréndào.

This practice is inhumane.

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).

人 rén

道 dào