人为

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Meaning and Usage

The word "人为" (rén wéi) primarily means "artificial" or "caused by humans." It is often used to describe events, factors, or objects that are not natural but result from human intervention or action.

Common Contexts

  • Describing accidents or problems caused by human error or negligence.
  • Referring to artificial constructions or modifications in nature.
  • Highlighting human factors in social, technical, or environmental contexts.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 人为因素 (rénwéi yīnsù): human factors, often used in discussions about causes of accidents or failures.
  • 人为造成 (rénwéi zàochéng): caused by human actions.
  • 人为修建 (rénwéi xiūjiàn): artificially constructed.

Usage Notes

"人为" is typically used in formal or written contexts, especially in news reports, scientific discussions, or official statements. It emphasizes that something is not natural but the result of deliberate or accidental human influence.

Avoid confusing "人为" with "自然" (zìrán, natural). When you want to stress that something is man-made or artificial, "人为" is the correct choice.

Summary

Use "人为" when you want to clearly indicate that an event, factor, or object is caused or created by humans rather than occurring naturally. It often appears in compound phrases and is important for discussing responsibility or origin in various contexts.

Example Sentences

This accident was caused by human actions, not a natural disaster.

Human factors played a major role in this failure.

The lake in this park is artificially constructed, not naturally formed.