要人

yàorén
noun #30,064

Measure Word

Meanings

  1. 1 important person
  2. 2 VIP
  3. 3 dignitary

Examples

Fēnghuì shàng jùjí le lái zì shìjiè gèdì de zhèngzhì yàorén.
Political dignitaries from around the world gathered at the summit.
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

yào
rén