inanimate

Rocks and minerals are inanimate objects that do not require food or water.

(Chinese) 岩石和矿物是无生命物体，不需要食物或水。

Children often talk to their dolls as if they were not inanimate toys.

(Chinese) 孩子们经常对着洋娃娃说话，仿佛它们不是没有生命的玩具。