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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