No. 3,168 in Chinese
人情
"Human feelings," social obligations, or interpersonal relationships.
In a sentence
他总是热心帮助别人，尽展人情。
He is always willing to help others, fully showing compassion.
In this sentence, '人情' is used to indicate compassion or kindness towards others, describing a positive character trait.
送礼物是一种表达人情的方式。
Giving gifts is a way to express interpersonal connections.
Here, '人情' refers to social or interpersonal relationships and the exchange of tokens that sustain them.
对别人的请求他无法拒绝，因为这是一份人情。
He cannot refuse others' requests because it is a matter of obligation.
In this context, '人情' represents an obligation or courtesy expected in social interactions or reciprocal relationships.
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