大人

dàren

noun HSK 2 #1,075

Meanings

HSK 1

大人和小孩都喜欢。

Dàren hé xiǎohái dōu xǐhuan.

Both adults and children like it.

HSK 2

你已经是大人了。

Nǐ yǐjīng shì dàren le.

You're already an adult.

HSK 7-9

大人说话，小孩别插嘴。

Dàren shuōhuà, xiǎohái bié chāzuǐ.

When adults are talking, children shouldn't interrupt.

culture

In ancient China, 大人 was also a respectful title for officials, similar to 'Your Honor.' You'll hear this in historical dramas.

大 dà

人 rén