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人情
rénqíng
Description
人情指的是人与人之间的感情和好意。
"人情" refers to the feelings and goodwill between people.
我们常说要懂人情，也就是要理解别人的心情，还有互相帮助。
We often say to understand "人情", meaning to understand others' feelings and to help each other.
Meanings
人情rénqíng
human feelings; kindness between people
他是个很有人情味的人。
He is a very warm-hearted person.
人情rénqíng
favor; a good turn done for someone
我欠他一个人情。
I owe him a favor.
人情rénqíng
social customs; gift given on special occasions
过节的时候大家会送人情。
People give gifts during festivals.
人情rénqíng
社会习俗；节日送的礼
结婚要花很多人情钱。
Weddings require spending a lot on social gifts.
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Notes
- Etymology
人 (person) + 情 (feeling), literally 'human feeling'.
- Nuance
欠人情 means to owe someone a favor, a very common everyday phrase.
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