No. 231 in Chinese
人生
"人生" means "human life" or "life."
In a sentence
人生充满了未知的挑战。
Life is full of unknown challenges.
Here, 人生 refers to life in general, encompassing all experiences and events as a broad concept.
每个人的人生道路都不一样。
Everyone's life path is different.
In this sentence, 人生 illustrates an individual's unique journey or personal life experiences.
诗歌常常描绘人生的哲理。
Poetry often depicts the philosophy of life.
Here, 人生 is used to refer to the essence and philosophical aspects of life.
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