名人

míngrén

noun HSK 4 #2,344

Meanings

他是一位有名的名人。

Tā shì yī wèi yǒumíng de míngrén.

He is a well-known celebrity.

很多名人都住在这个小区。

Hěnduō míngrén dōu zhù zài zhège xiǎoqū.

Many celebrities live in this neighborhood.

usage

名人名言 means 'famous quotes by famous people' — a staple of Chinese essay writing. Students often memorize these for exams.

名 míng

人 rén