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    Expressing "personage" with 人士 (rénshì)

    Description & Modification
    Topic & Focus

    Structure

    Modifier + 人士

    Explanation

    人士 (rénshì) means "personage" or "figure," used as a formal way to refer to people of a particular type or profession. It is typically preceded by a modifier that specifies the kind of person, such as 专业人士 (professional) or 知名人士 (notable figure).

    Examples

    • 许多业内人士对这个产品表示认可。

      Xǔduō yènèi rénshì duì zhège chǎnpǐn biǎoshì rènkě.

      Many industry insiders have expressed approval of this product.

    • 这次会议邀请了不少知名人士。

      Zhè cì huìyì yāoqǐng le bù shǎo zhīmíng rénshì.

      Quite a few well-known figures were invited to this meeting.

    • 专业人士建议我们尽早做检查。

      Zhuānyè rénshì jiànyì wǒmen jǐnzǎo zuò jiǎnchá.

      Professionals advise us to get checked as early as possible.

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