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Human in Chinese

human (factor) · HSK 6

人为 rén wéi

  1. 人 rén person
  2. 为 wèi for

这次事故是人为造成的。 This accident was caused by humans.

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How do you say human in Chinese?

Human in Chinese is 人为 (rén wéi).

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