人间

人間
rénjiān
noun HSK 5 #5,157

Meanings

  1. 1 the human world
  2. 2 the mortal world
  3. 3 on earth

Examples

Rénjiān chùchù yǒu wēnnuǎn.
There is warmth everywhere in the world.
Zhèlǐ jiǎnzhí shì rénjiān tiāntáng.
This place is practically a paradise on earth.
Rénjiān zì yǒu zhēnqíng zài.
True feelings exist in the human world.

Tips

culture
In Chinese mythology, 人间 (the human realm) contrasts with 天上 (heaven) and 地狱 (hell). Many stories involve deities coming down to 人间.

In Pop Culture

人间值得 rénjiān zhídé
the world is worth it
viral internet catchphrase (2018+) about life being worthwhile

Stroke Order

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