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人流
rénliú
Description
"人流"常常指很多人走来走去的样子，比如车站或商场里的人很多。
"人流" often refers to the sight of many people walking around, such as in a busy station or mall.
这个词也可以是医学上的意思，是"人工流产"的简称。
This word can also have a medical meaning, as an abbreviation for "人工流产" (induced abortion).
Meanings
人流rénliú
stream or flow of people; crowd movement
节日的时候，街上人流很多。
During festivals, the streets are crowded with people.
人流rénliú
induced abortion (medical, short for 人工流产)
医生和她谈了人流的事。
The doctor talked to her about having an abortion.
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Notes
- Etymology
人 (people) + 流 (flow/stream); sense 2 is a clipping of 人工流产.
- Nuance
sense 1 is everyday; sense 2 is a medical euphemism, understood from context.
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