人物

rénwù
noun HSK 5 #1,400

Meanings

  1. 1 character (in a story)
  2. 2 personage; figure
  3. 3 personality

Examples

HSK 3
Zhèbù xiǎoshuō de zhǔyào rénwù shì shéi?
Who is the main character of this novel?
HSK 4
Tā shì lìshǐ shàng de zhòngyào rénwù.
He is an important historical figure.
HSK 7-9
Zhège rénwù sùzào de hěn chénggōng.
This character is very well-crafted.

Tips

usage
人物 for fictional characters or notable figures. 角色 is also used for fictional characters / roles. Do not use 人物 for ordinary people; use or 人们.

Stroke Order

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