How do you use "human" in a sentence?

It's only human to make mistakes sometimes. The discovery reveals much about early human history. Human rights must be protected for everyone.

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Q: What does "human" mean?

Relating to people; a person As an adjective, 'human' describes anything relating to or characteristic of people, as opposed to animals, machines, or supernatural beings. As a noun, it means a person. Common phrases include 'human nature' (typical behaviour), 'human being,' 'human rights,' 'human resources' (HR), and 'human error.'

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Meaning: Relating to people; a person

人的；人类

humano; ser humano

人間の；人間

인간의; 인간

As an adjective, 'human' describes anything relating to or characteristic of people, as opposed to animals, machines, or supernatural beings. As a noun, it means a person. Common phrases include 'human nature' (typical behaviour), 'human being,' 'human rights,' 'human resources' (HR), and 'human error.'

作为形容词，「human」描述与人有关或人所特有的事物，与动物、机器或超自然生物相对。作为名词，意为一个人。常见短语包括「human nature」（人性）、「human being」（人）、「human rights」（人权）、「human resources」（人力资源）和「human error」（人为错误）。

«Human» como adjetivo describe cualquier cosa relacionada con o característica de las personas, a diferencia de animales, máquinas o seres sobrenaturales. Como sustantivo, significa una persona. Las frases comunes incluyen «human nature», «human being», «human rights», «human resources» y «human error».

形容詞として「human」は、動物、機械、超自然的な存在とは対照的に、人に関連するまたは人に特徴的なものを表します。名詞として、人を意味します。「human nature」（人間性）、「human being」（人間）、「human rights」（人権）、「human error」（人為的ミス）などの表現があります。

형용사로서 'human'은 동물, 기계, 초자연적 존재와 대비하여 사람과 관련되거나 사람의 특성을 나타내는 것을 설명합니다. 명사로는 사람을 의미합니다. 흔히 쓰이는 표현으로는 'human nature'(인간 본성), 'human being'(인간), 'human rights'(인권), 'human resources'(인사부), 'human error'(인적 오류) 등이 있습니다.

Examples

It's only human to make mistakes sometimes.
有时犯错是人之常情。
Es humano cometer errores a veces.
時々ミスをするのは人間らしいことです。
때때로 실수를 하는 것은 인간적인 일입니다.
The discovery reveals much about early human history.
这一发现揭示了早期人类历史的许多内容。
El descubrimiento revela mucho sobre la historia humana temprana.
この発見は初期の人類の歴史について多くを明らかにしています。
이 발견은 초기 인류 역사에 대해 많은 것을 밝혀줍니다.
Human rights must be protected for everyone.
每个人的人权都必须得到保护。
Los derechos humanos deben protegerse para todos.
人権はすべての人のために守られなければなりません。
인권은 모든 사람을 위해 보호되어야 합니다.

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: general

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

From Latin 'humanus' meaning 'of or belonging to mankind', possibly related to 'humus' meaning 'earth, soil' — suggesting humans are 'earthly beings' as distinct from divine ones.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal