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Learning Chinese: How to Say "Person" in Chinese

Chinese Characters: 人
Pinyin: rén
Pronunciation: ren2
English Translation: Person

Usage:

"人 (rén)" is the most common way to say "person" in Chinese. It can be used to refer to any human being, regardless of age, gender, or nationality.

Example:

Chinese: 这个人是谁？
Pinyin: Zhè ge rén shì shéi?
English: Who is this person?

Variations:

There are a few variations of "人 (rén)" that you may hear:

大人 (dàrén): A more formal way to say "person", often used to refer to someone who is older or in a position of authority.
小人 (xiǎorén): A more humble way to refer to oneself, often used in self-deprecating contexts.
Tips for Learning:

Practice saying "人 (rén)" out loud to improve your pronunciation.
Listen to native Chinese speakers saying "person" to get a sense of the natural rhythm and intonation.
Use "人 (rén)" in your daily conversations to practice using it in context.

Additional Notes:

"人 (rén)" can also be used to refer to a group of people, such as a family or a team.
In some contexts, "人 (rén)" can also be used to refer to a person's character or personality.
For example, the phrase "好人 (hǎo rén)" means "good person", while the phrase "坏人 (huài rén)" means "bad person".