🇨🇳Chinese Source WordCode: ZH

Pronunciation / Transliteration: rén

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Ren/rɛn/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇨🇳 Example Sentence in Chinese:

"仁是儒家思想的核心价值。"

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A quality of compassion and humanity towards others.

    "In Confucian thought, practicing ren is essential for a harmonious society."
  2. 2

    The ideal of benevolence and kindness in interpersonal relationships.

    "She approached every interaction with a sense of ren, always considering the feelings of others."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'ren' originates from Chinese philosophy, particularly Confucianism, where it signifies humaneness or benevolence. The character 仁 has been used since ancient times, evolving in meaning to encompass compassion and moral integrity.

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