人
human; person; people; character
Meanings
9 senses · 22 examplesnoun
human being; person; mankind
Refers to humans as a species or individuals.
More than seven billion people live on Earth.
That person is waving at you.
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Humankind is the most advanced species on Earth.
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everyone; each person; people in general
Used to refer to people collectively or to indicate 'everyone'.
Each person has a copy of this textbook.
The desire to be beautiful is something everyone has.
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People cannot be judged by their appearance.
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adult; grown-up
Refers specifically to a person who has reached adulthood.
He has already grown up into an adult now.
This is an adult products store.
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type of person; person in a certain role
Often preceded by another word to specify a profession or role.
He is an excellent soldier.
I hired a lawyer as my agent.
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He is a key figure in this field.
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other people; others
Refers to people other than oneself.
When being a person, don't just parrot what others say; have your own opinions.
He is kind to others and always considers their feelings.
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person's character; reputation; personality
Abstract sense referring to a person's moral qualities or social standing.
He is a very honest person and wouldn't lie.
By doing this, he is really bringing shame upon himself.
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You need to pay attention to maintaining your good reputation.
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person's body or consciousness; health
informalUsed informally to refer to one's physical or mental state.
I haven't been feeling well these past two days; I want to rest at home.
When he was taken to the hospital, he was already unconscious.
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personnel; manpower; talent
Refers to human resources or a specific individual needed for a task.
Our department is overstaffed and very inefficient.
Our company is currently recruiting people.
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This project needs more professional talent.
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a surname
nameUsed as a family name.
The surname Ren is relatively rare in China.