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No. 4,607 in Chinese

活人

Living person.

In a sentence

  • 这个活动吸引了许多活人参与。

    This event attracted many living people to participate.

    Here, '活人' means 'living people,' highlighting the actual presence and participation of people who are alive in the event.

  • 她总是关心活人的幸福。

    She always concerns herself with the happiness of living people.

    In this sentence, '活人' emphasizes the people who are alive, as opposed to deceased, stressing their well-being and condition.

  • 在这部戏中,活人扮演了重要角色。

    In this play, the living played an important role.

    Here, '活人' indicates individuals who are alive within the context of the narrative or performance, suggesting an active contribution.

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