人性

rénxìng

noun HSK 7-9 #4,968

Meanings

1 human nature
2 humanity

Characters

nature; character

Literally 'human nature' - the innate qualities of being human

Examples

HSK 6

在灾难面前，我们看到了人性的光辉。

Zài zāinàn miànqián, wǒmen kàndào le rénxìng de guānghuī.

In the face of disaster, we saw the brilliance of human nature.

HSK 7-9

这部电影深刻地揭示了人性的复杂。

Zhèbù diànyǐng shēnkè de jiēshì le rénxìng de fùzá.

This film profoundly reveals the complexity of human nature.

Tips

usage

人性 is often discussed philosophically: 人性本善 (human nature is inherently good - Mencius) vs 人性本恶 (human nature is inherently evil - Xunzi). Also used practically: 人性化 (humanized/user-friendly).

Stroke Order

人 rén

性 xìng