human affairs; personnel; interpersonal relations
Meanings
7 senses · 15 examplesnoun
vicissitudes of life; matters concerning life, separation, reunion, and fate
literaryRefers to the unpredictable changes in human life and fate.
The world is ever-changing, and human affairs are unpredictable.
This book describes the changes in human affairs during turbulent times.
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personnel matters; human resources
Refers to the administrative function within an organization dealing with employees.
He was just transferred to work in the personnel department.
Please hand this personnel file to the manager.
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The company is making new personnel arrangements.
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interpersonal relations; human relations
Refers to the dynamics and interactions between people.
There have been some interpersonal disputes in the office recently.
He has a knack for handling interpersonal friction.
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common sense; worldly wisdom; human sensibilities
Refers to the understanding of how things work in human society and social etiquette.
He's not young anymore, yet he understands nothing of worldly wisdom.
This child is very perceptive and knows how to comfort people.
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what is within human power
Used to emphasize the limits of human effort, often in the phrase "尽人事" (do one's utmost).
We have already done our utmost; now we leave the rest to fate.
In treating illness and saving lives, a doctor can only do what is humanly possible.
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consciousness; awareness; the object of human consciousness
archaicAn archaic or literary usage meaning the content or focus of one's awareness.
He fainted and lost consciousness.
The old man is seriously ill and has moments of being unconscious.
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gift; present
dialectA dialectal usage, primarily in certain regions of northern China.
I must bring a gift for the old lady this time I go back, to express my gratitude.
When visiting relatives during the New Year, you always bring some gifts.