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Definition
Human nature; humanity or human character, especially positive traits like kindness and compassion.
- human nature; human character
- humanity; kindness; compassion
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How it's used
Often used in the phrase 冇人性 to describe someone who is cruel or lacks basic empathy. While it refers to human nature in a philosophical sense, it is frequently employed in everyday speech to critique someone's lack of moral conscience or kindness.
Examples
That person really has no humanity.
Human nature is often the hardest thing to predict.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 人格, which refers to an individual's personality or character. 人性 is a broader concept concerning the shared traits of mankind, whereas 人格 is specific to a single person's integrity or behavior.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
