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    Using 人类 (rénlèi) to express "humanity" or "mankind"

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    Explanation

    The noun 人类 (rénlèi) means "humanity," "mankind," or "the human race." It refers to all human beings collectively and is used in broad, often scientific or philosophical discussions. For example, 为人类了解生命 means "for humanity to understand life."

    Examples

    • 保护环境是全人类的责任。

      Bǎohù huánjìng shì quán rénlèi de zérèn.

      Protecting the environment is the responsibility of all humanity.

    • 人类一直在探索宇宙的奥秘。

      Rénlèi yìzhí zài tànsuǒ yǔzhòu de àomì.

      Humanity has always been exploring the mysteries of the universe.

    • 这项发现对人类的健康研究意义重大。

      Zhè xiàng fāxiàn duì rénlèi de jiànkāng yánjiū yìyì zhòngdà.

      This discovery is of great significance to human health research.

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