人物

rénwù

noun HSK 5 #1,400

Meanings

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

Characters

Examples

这部小说的主要人物是谁？

Zhè bù xiǎoshuō de zhǔyào rénwù shì shéi?

Who is the main character of this novel?

他是历史上的重要人物。

Tā shì lìshǐ shàng de zhòngyào rénwù.

He is an important historical figure.

这个人物塑造得很成功。

Zhège rénwù sùzào de hěn chénggōng.

This character is very well-crafted.

Tips

usage

人物 for fictional characters or notable figures. 角色 (juésè) is also used for fictional characters/roles. Don't use 人物 for ordinary people — use 人 or 人们.

Stroke Order

人 rén

物 wù