人际 rénjì human relationships
human relationships; interpersonal
How to remember 人际: 人 person + 际 border = human relationships.
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How it is used
- Interpersonal, between people - almost always 人际关系 (rénjì guānxi) interpersonal relations, and 人际交往 (rénjì jiāowǎng) social interaction.
- Bound modifier; rarely stands alone. Common in psychology, workplace, and social-skills contexts.
- Focuses on how individuals relate and communicate, distinct from 社会 (shèhuì, society at large).