🇨🇳 How to say

“person” in Chinese

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Illustration of "person" in a Chinese cultural setting
A diverse group of people walking through a busy city park, smiling and chatting with each other on a sunny afternoon.

Usage note

This is the most basic word for 'person' or 'people' in Chinese, used in almost any context to refer to humans. It's also a building block for many compound words like 男人 (man) and 女人 (woman).

Examples

  • 他是一个好人。

    He is a good person.

  • 这里有很多人。

    There are many people here.

  • 那个人是我的朋友。

    That person is my friend.

Quick check

What does "人" mean?

  • A. person
  • B. week
  • C. time
  • D. window

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