人性

• Pinyin: rén xìng
• Desglose de hanzi: 人 = 亻(person radical); 性 = 忄+ 生 (heart + life, denoting inner nature)

Significado

Naturaleza humana.

Used in philosophical, literary, and ethical discussions about what defines humanity. Often contrasted with 兽性 (animal instincts). Can refer to natural human emotions such as compassion or selfishness depending on context.

Ejemplos

1. 战争往往暴露出人性中最黑暗的一面。
2. 这部小说深刻地探讨了人性的复杂性。
3. 他在危机时刻展现出了人性的光辉。

Guía de uso

Contexto: philosophy, literature

Tono: neutral

Correcto

• 这场灾难让我们看到了人性的善良与温暖。(This disaster let us witness the kindness and warmth of human nature.)
• 哲学家们对人性是善还是恶争论了几千年。(Philosophers have debated whether human nature is good or evil for thousands of years.)

Incorrecto

• 他的人性很好 — use 人品 or 品德 instead for 'his character/moral quality is good'

Origen e historia

人 (person) + 性 (nature/character)

Contexto cultural

Generación: All ages

Contexto social: Universal