某
certain; someone; one; me
Meanings
4 senses · 20 examplespronoun
a certain specific person or thing
formalUsed to refer to a specific person or thing whose name is known but not explicitly stated, often for privacy or brevity.
These are things left by a certain Mr. Zhang.
A certain unit of the PLA completed the flood fighting mission yesterday.
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We will investigate the sewage discharge issue of a certain factory as soon as possible.
A certain city is hosting an international marathon.
This book was published by a certain publishing house last year.
pronoun
some; a certain; any
neutralUsed to indicate an indefinite person or thing, similar to 'some' or 'a certain' in English.
If someone calls you, please don't pay attention to them.
He looks like he is looking for something.
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We plan to go on a trip at some time in the future.
Under certain circumstances, compromise is necessary.
This might just be some kind of coincidence.
pronoun
I; me; myself
literaryUsed to refer to oneself in a formal, literary, or humorous way, often replacing one's surname.
I am Zhang Fei!
I, Li, greet you all.
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I, Zhang, feel deeply honored to participate in this event.
I, Wang, have come specially to visit today.
I, Chen, think that this proposal still has many shortcomings.
pronoun
that guy; so-and-so
derogatoryUsed to refer to someone else, often implying disrespect, annoyance, or avoiding the name out of disdain.
Please tell that Liu guy not to go too far.
That Zhao guy always likes to gossip about others behind their backs.
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That Chief Section Head in your unit is really arrogant.
I heard that so-and-so caused trouble again yesterday.
Don't listen to that so-and-so's nonsense; he doesn't understand at all.