要人

yàorén

noun #30,064

Measure Word

一位要人 wèi

Meanings

1 important person
2 VIP
3 dignitary

Characters

important; essential; to want

Examples

峰会上聚集了来自世界各地的政治要人。

Fēnghuì shàng jùjí le lái zì shìjiè gèdì de zhèngzhì yàorén.

Political dignitaries from around the world gathered at the summit.

机场安保严密，因为有要人要来访。

Jīchǎng ānbǎo yánmì, yīnwèi yǒu yàorén yào lái fǎng.

Airport security was tight because a VIP was coming to visit.

Tips

usage

要人 refers to people of high political, social, or official standing. It is typically used in formal or journalistic contexts. Contrast with 名人 (celebrity) which emphasizes fame rather than official status.

Stroke Order

要 yào

人 rén