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    Using 人物 (rénwù) to express "a figure" or "character"

    Topic & Focus

    Structure

    人物

    Explanation

    The word 人物 (rénwù) refers to a person of note, a public figure, or a character in a story. Unlike the general word 人, 人物 implies someone of importance or prominence. It is commonly used in news, literature, and formal contexts to describe notable individuals.

    Examples

    • 她是当代最有影响力的人物之一。

      tā shì dāngdài zuì yǒu yǐngxiǎnglì de rénwù zhī yī.

      She is one of the most influential figures of the contemporary era.

    • 这部小说里的人物都很有个性。

      zhè bù xiǎoshuō lǐ de rénwù dōu hěn yǒu gèxìng.

      The characters in this novel all have distinctive personalities.

    • 新闻里经常报道这位公众人物的活动。

      xīnwén lǐ jīngcháng bàodào zhè wèi gōngzhòng rénwù de huódòng.

      The news frequently reports on the activities of this public figure.

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