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    Referring to identity or status with 身份 (shēnfèn)

    Existence & Possession
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    Explanation

    身份 (shēnfèn) means "identity" or "status." It is used to describe a person's social role, legal standing, or official capacity, such as citizenship or professional position.

    Examples

    • 请出示你的身份证件。

      qǐng chūshì nǐ de shēnfèn zhèngjiàn.

      Please show your identification documents.

    • 她以记者的身份参加了那场新闻发布会。

      tā yǐ jìzhě de shēnfèn cānjiā le nà chǎng xīnwén fābùhuì.

      She attended the press conference in her capacity as a journalist.

    • 在国外生活，身份问题总是让人头疼。

      zài guówài shēnghuó, shēnfèn wèntí zǒngshì ràng rén tóuténg.

      Living abroad, identity issues are always a headache.

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