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今人
jīnrén
Description
“今人”的意思是现在的人，也就是我们这个时代的人。
The meaning of "今人" is people of the present, that is, people of our current era.
这个词常常和“古人”一起用，来比较过去和现在的人。
This word is often used together with "古人" to compare people of the past and present.
Meanings
今人jīnrén
people of the present time; modern people
今人和古人的想法很不一样。
Modern people's thoughts are very different from those of ancient people.
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Notes
- Etymology
今 (now) + 人 (person); contrasts with 古人 (people of old).
- Nuance
somewhat literary; everyday speech prefers 现代人 for 'modern people'.
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