private; personal; one's own person
Meanings
3 senses · 11 examplesnoun
private; personal; non-public (as opposed to the state or public ownership)
Often used attributively to modify nouns like 企业 (enterprise), 秘书 (secretary), or 财产 (property).
This is a private enterprise.
He hired a personal secretary to handle daily affairs.
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Private capital plays an important role in the economy.
Previously, there was only one privately-run middle school in this small city.
noun
personal; between individuals; interpersonal
Describes relationships, feelings, or interactions that exist between individuals rather than through official or public channels.
Don't bring personal feelings into work.
The personal relationship between them is very good.
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This matter involves personal grudges.
Although we are colleagues, we maintain a pure personal friendship.
noun
one's own person; personal follower; henchman; crony
formalOften used in negative contexts such as 滥用私人 (to abuse power by appointing one's own cronies). Implies nepotism or favoritism.
He abused his power to place his own people, arranging all his relatives into the company.
Officials should appoint people based on merit, not appoint their own cronies.
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Company recruitment should be fair and just,杜绝任用私人 (preventing the appointment of cronies).