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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 word for "person" in Chinese. It can be used to refer to both men and women, and it can be used in both formal and informal settings.

Example:

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

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

个人 (gè rén): This means "individual" or "personally."
人物 (rén wù): This means "character" or "figure."
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)" is a very common word in Chinese, so it is important to learn how to say and use it correctly.
When referring to a specific person, you can use the person's name followed by "人 (rén)." For example, "李老师 (Lǐ lǎoshī)" means "Teacher Li."
You can also use "人 (rén)" to count people. For example, "三个人 (sān ge rén)" means "three people."